MARY M. ANDERSON PELLY
IDAHO FALLS, ID - Mary Anderson Pelly, 85, formerly of Idaho Falls, died December 9, 2003, at the Rosetta Assisted Living in Burley, Idaho.
She was born July 31, 1918 in Idaho Falls to Zera Ray Terry and Ada Belle Cutler Terry. She grew up and attended schools in the area.
On April 20, 1935, she married Virgil “Ted” Leon Anderson in Idaho Falls. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. Ted passed away August 1974. She was a mother and homemaker. She was very active in the American Legion, serving as President of Lady’s auxillary and active in the daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She married Frank Pelly February 1975, now deceased.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a mission to Florida. She enjoyed embroidering pillows and won many ribbons at the Fair.
Surviving are:
Son: Larry (Reva) Anderson, Burley, ID
Son: Lamont (Rozann) Anderson, Idaho Falls, ID
Son: Dean (Anita) Anderson, Seaside, OR
Son: Mark (Candice) Anderson, Iona, ID
Daughter: Carolyn (Jim) Edmondson, TX
Daughter: Donna (John) Hayes, TX
Sister: Ann Adams, UT
Brother: Jesse Terry, UT
17 Grandchildren, 32 Great Grandchildren, and 5 Great Great Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by 3 brothers 2 sisters and 2 granddaughters and
two husbands.
Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2003, at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) with Bishop Larry B. Christensen, of the Woodruff 1st Ward, officiating.
The family will meet with friends Monday for one hour prior to the services.
Burial will be in the Ucon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.