Mary Louise Rosborough (nee Varner), 97, passed away October 21, 2023. She was born April 15, 1926, the eldest child of six to Edgar William Varner and Edna Anna Varner (nee Petre) in Hagerstown, MD. She graduated from Hagerstown High School, class of 1944 and went on to graduate from Hagerstown Business College. She worked for the American Red Cross during World War ll.

Mary was a person who could do anything she put her mind to, including; running a bookkeeping, printing and tax preparation business, as well as holding executive secretarial positions . In the various jobs she held, her organizational skills were highly respected.

In 2013 Mary was honored by Kaplan University as Distinguished Alumni of the Year "in recognition of outstanding professional and civic achievement". Mary had a positive influence on those around her, including her children. She has a great love of music, encouraging her children in vocal and instrumental activities, and enjoyed sharing her love of music and the arts with everyone. One of her favorite activities was attending concerts and theater productions.

Mary was a life-long member of the Church of the Brethren, where she served in many ways, from singing in and directing choirs, teaching Sunday School classes, attending summer camps as a camper and counselor, spending a summer of service organizing and teaching summer Vacation Bible Schools in three small churches in Virginia and West Virginia. Her church was very important to her and was a vital part of her life.

Her work ethic never slower her down, retiring at age 81 and spending her 'retirement' years at Fahrney Keedy Village in Boonsboro, MD where she became an active resident. She volunteered her time by serving on the Board of Directors, and creating monthly and bi-monthly newsletters for the residents into her 97th year. She was also active in the Auxiliary.

She is survived by a daughter, Elaine D. Richards of Des Moines, IA; three sons, Thomas A. Rosborough and wife Rebecca of Des Moines, IA, Gary L. Rosborough and wife Colleen of Lebanon, PA and Kevin L. Rosborough and Joyce of Palmyra, PA; two grandsons, Anders E. Rosborough and Andrew G. Rosborough and wife Melissa; and one great-granddaughter, Valerie Rosborough; a sister, Marie E. Shay of Hagerstown, MD, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Also surviving is her dear friend and companion she had known from high school, Marlin F. "Bud" Bachtell, Jr., of Hagerstown, MD with whom she spent many wonderful years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, George C. Varner and E. Aubrey Varner; two sisters, Ethel M. King and Anna C. Ford; and her former husband, Glenn D. Rosborough.

A service of remembrance for Mary will be held on Saturday, November 11th, 2023 at 12 noon at the Hagerstown Church of the Brethren, 15 S. Mulberry Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740.  Interment will follow at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hagerstown Church of the Brethren.