Carnahan, Mary E.

Mary E. Carnahan, 74, of Hiawatha, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Feb. 3, 2012, at St. Luke's Hospital following a short illness. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. The Rev. Craig Peters of St. Mark's United Methodist Church will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Surviving are her beloved husband of 47 years, Carroll; her sons, Shawn Carnahan and his wife, Wendy, and Chris Carnahan, her grandchildren, Erica and John Carnahan, and one brother, Henry Day Jr. and his wife, Judy, all of Cedar Rapids.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Mary Ellen Carnahan was born Dec. 16, 1937, in Cedar Rapids, the beloved daughter of Alice (Brown) and Henry C. Day Sr. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1956. On her 19th birthday, she met Carroll Carnahan and since that day they have been together. She was united in marriage to Carroll on June 27, 1964, in Cedar Rapids.

She and Carroll were members of a radio club and supported the police department. Mary worked for different telemarketing firms throughout her career. Her greatest job was as a mother and wife.

She enjoyed gardening (especially roses), traveling, collecting angels and above all, time with her family.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be greatly missed.

Memorials in Mary's honor may be directed to the family.

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Published in The Gazette Feb. 5, 2012