Mary Francis Christian

Mary Francis Christian (nee Curtis), 80, of Vermilion, died Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Lake Pointe Health Center after a lengthy illness. She was born March 5, 1935 in Selmer, TN, and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 52 years moving from Memphis, TN. Mary had worked as a cook for Kingston of Vermilion. She enjoyed puzzles, movies, flower gardening, and animals. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, John Christian; daughter, Alice Branham and Teresa Christian both of Vermilion; sons David Christian and Scott Christian both of Louisville, KY; 11 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Dora (nee White) Curtis and her sister, Jo Kennedy. The family will receive friends on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2015 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, OH. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.