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Mary Lynn Petry
March 31, 1948 ~ March 13, 2022
Mary Lynn Knudson Petry, 73, died Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Wendell, North Carolina. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 31, 1948, to the late Andy and Jean Ognibene Knudson.
Mary earned her undergrad degree (Bachelors of math 1987) and Master of Arts in (MATH) Education (1990) at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Ky. She taught at EKU for 3 years, and HS for about 4 years. Mary started teaching mathematics at Somerset Community College and later became Manager of Disabilities Services. In addition to this, she served the Catholic Diocese of Lexington\'s Ministry to Persons with Disabilities from 1992 to 2019. She was a Kentucky Colonel, a member of KYAHEAD (KY Association on Higher Education and Disability), was on the board of KYAHEAD. Her accomplishments were read on the floor of the Kentucky Senate. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Joseph R. Petry.
She is survived by her children, Carol Cook (Troy) of Danville, KY, Joseph Petry (Christopher) of Wendell, North Carolina; grandchildren, Anna Miller (David), Carl Holland and Christopher Cook (Michelle).
The funeral mass will be held at 12pm, Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Danville. Father Anthony McLaughlin and Father Norman Fisher will be the celebrants. Burial will be in Danville Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 7pm – 9pm, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Stith Funeral Home in Danville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the American Cancer Society. Please sign the online guestbook and send a Hugs from Home.
Visitation: 7pm – 9pm, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Stith Funeral Home in Danville.
Mass: 12 pm, Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church
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You sure put up a gallant fight over the years. Know my brother was proud of you as were your children. May god bless and now in his hands!
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I worked with Mrs. Petry at SCC, but I knew her years before that. She was my high school geometry teacher. Mrs. Petry was one of the BEST math teachers – ever! She was a great lady who made a positive difference in the lives of others. She will be missed.
On behalf of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, the Order offers its deepest condolences and is proud of a life well lived by Colonel Petry. Sherry Crose, Executive Director Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels
I worked with Mary at SCC. I admired her hard work and dedication to providing support for those with disabilities. She was a beacon of light for students trying to let their own beacon shine. Sympathy to her family on their loss. She was a special lady.