Mary Louise Lang

The Lord's Prayer Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, As it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, The power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen. Our Mother, Mary Louise Lang was born in Carterville, Missouri on March 28th, 1937. Since it was Easter Sunday and born in a Catholic Church, the Sisters asked that she be named Mary. Our Mother was the baby daughter of the late Mason Edward and Lena Katherine (Mooney) Jackson. Her four sisters, LaHanta (Glenn) Ratley, Arnola (Gene) Jones, Phyliss (Joe)Tilton, and Dotty. She survived them all, until 2:30 October 1st, 2023, when she heard, The Lord calling her home. In the background was her Nolie waving, come on my Little Mary. She finally went home where she wanted and there is no more pain. Our Mother married early so she did not graduate high school, but this smart woman went back in the 1960 and got her GED. She attended Napa Valley Community College in Napa, CA and Quest College in San Luis Obispo, CA. She worked at Bay’s Food Market and Montgomery Wards, as a bookkeeper for over 25 years. Later, she got a job as a clerk at The State California Correction Facility California Medical Facility in Vacaville, CA. She had told us that she went up to the dome of the prison to see Charles Manson, but he turned just as she hit the top step. Later she got promoted to canteen manager at California Mens Colony in San Luis Obispo, CA in the 1970’s. This was a big deal because women were just being allowed to work down in the Prison not just secretary jobs. Leaving, California she finished up working at the Attorney General of Ohio office. Ohio Job and Family Services and in her later years a caregiver. Our Mother was California Democrat of the Year in 1993 by the Napa Democratic Caucus, and in recognition of the highest commendations and the heartiest congratulations from the State of California. She went to the Statehouse and was presented this award from Dianne Feinstein. Having over 35 years of service to her party. She was on the PTO Mother at Cedar Heights. A Girl Scout and Brownie Leader. Member at Sixth Avenue Methodist Church till she was called back to her religion of Catholic and became a member at St. Marks. A supporter and volunteer for The Special Olympics. Traditionally, you would list her family, her children next but, that would not be right in our case. First, she is survived by her Bernie. A Shih Tzu that was her baby and her constant companion. Sharon Donaldson, her partner in crime who took care of everything for her every day. Patty Morris, so kind to our mother helping her on the weekends. Her nurses, Kathy Ricketts, Janet, Chris Bailey, Rachel Sayers, and Kim Hook. Kara Allbaugh Social Worker at Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging always giving, thoughtful and supportive. Her family of friends at Seton Hall. Thank you all so very much! Knowing for a fact that she will be missed by her family of drivers of Fairfield Center for Independence and Lancaster Transit drivers who transported her here and there. Risch’s Drug Store on Fair, Becky, Mike and all the sweet drivers who delivered her medicine. They are especially going to miss her Christmas Cookies and her surprise little goodie bags. Thank you all so much, you all brighten her days. Thank you to FMC both Emergency Room on Memorial and FMC ICU. Your kindness and caring were truly appreciated. Our Mother survived by her daughters Kim Ann Shay and Joni Sue Lang. Grandchildren Robert W Cottrill Jr, Bambi (Steve) Mandeville, Bryan (Heather) Cottrill, Anthony Cottrill and Victoria (Kenny) Lang-Shay. Great Grandchildren: Shereas Cole, Alicia, Seth and Chloe Mandeville, Kenneth “Tres” Holland, Marie Elizabeth, Elijah, Lincoln, Ezekiel, Payton, Dutton and Reagan Cottrill. Great Great Grandchildren Steven Connor, Elizabeth, Penelope, Mason, Scarlett, and Lainey Mae. Also, former son in law Roger Shay of Fort Myers, FL. Our Mother home and heart was always in Napa California with her sweet niece Janet Marie just like her mother, always kind, caring, loving, and giving. Her crazy loving nephew Raymond, keeping her laughing and always checking on her. Nephew Kenneth Gene who she always said was her baby too, Niece Leigh Ann always so kind, caring and sweet. She loved all her nieces and nephew, Glenna, Patricia, Sandy, Kenneth, LeighAnn, Janet, Karen, Steven, Raymond, Betty Katherine, Ronnie, and Carl. Our Mother is proceeded in death by Our Father, Howard Raymond “Bud” Lang. Also, former husband Bill Kirkendall, who was the love and her life and loved him till her dying day. Of course, Tanker all our whole families Bulldog. Former Son in Law, Robert W Cottrill Sr. The Lord says 2 things, “Thou shall love The Lord thy God will all thy heart, and with all thy soul and all you mind. Secondly, love your neighbor as yourself, Be Kind and compassionate to one another, forgive each other just as God forgave you. Be kind, loving, grateful, humble, and forgiving! In Lieu of Flowers please make donations to the Fairfield Area Humane Society at 1721 Granville Pike or PO Box #1109, Lancaster Ohio 43130. info@fairhumane.org ~Tomorrow is not guaranteed to anyone. Make today, and every day, the best day of your life~