Mary Margaret(Byrd) Wernert

Mary Margaret (Byrd) Wernert, 85, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2014. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

Mary was born on October 26, 1928 in New Albany to the late Arthur and Roxie (Baker) Byrd. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ed Wernert; and two half-brothers.

She is survived by her children, Arthur Wernert, Carolyn Phillips (Patrick); 3 half-brothers and 3 half-sisters; 6 grandchidlren and 11 great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.

Visitation will be 2 to 8 PM on Monday, February 10, 2014 at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany, IN). Her Funeral Service will be held at 12 PM on Tuesday in the chapel at the funeral home with entombment to follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany.

Contributions in Mary's memory may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church (655 St. Peter's Church Road SE, Corydon, IN 47112).