Obituary of
Munzell, Mary Ellen Kenny
Mary Ellen Kenny Munzell of Plano, Texas passed away peacefully on January 2, 2019.Ā She was born November 21,1935 in Hartford, Connecticut to Margaret Calano Kenny and Thomas Keimy.Ā She is survived by her two sisters, Joan Mattes of Hartford, CT and Cynthia Kenny, of Rocky Hill, CT.Ā She is also survived by Joan's four daughters and their families, and Cynthia's two sons and their families.Ā Mary Ellen is predeceased by the love of her life, Christopher James Munzell with whom she shared a wonderful marriage.
Her family loved to tell the story of how they met in Buenos Aires, Argentina, when Mary Ellen was employed by the United States Embassy and Chris was in the United States Marines and stationed at the embassy. Mary Ellen enjoyed life to the fullest, flying to Saudi Arabia at the age of thirty to take a job with an oil company, something that was considered quite daring for a single woman at that time. DuringĀ her years in Plano she was gifted with a circle of close and caring friends that were always there to help her in any way that they could as her health declined.
Mary Ellen's family would like to extend their sincere thanks for the outstanding care, compassion, respect, and affection given to her by everyone at Prestonwood Court Assisted Living this past year. The family would also like to thank the staff of Silverado Hospice who guided her on her final journey.
Memorial services will be held in both Plano and Hartford at a later date.
Donations in her memory can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 27141-5014; or Prestonwood Court Assisted Living, 7001 West Piano Parkway, Piano, Texas 75093-8867.
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Tribute Wall of Munzell, Mary Ellen Kenny
A BHS classmate who remembers fondly Mary Ellen’s enthusiasm and spirit. My condolences to her family and friends.
andy Letendre
Thursday October 13, 2022
A BHS classmate who remembers fondly Mary Ellen's enthusiasm and spirit. My condolences to her family and friends.
Mary Ellen was an important part of Seniors Active in Learning (SAIL) at Collin college. She held many positions of authority. As a fellow student, we appreciated her friendship. She made SAIL a better place because of her involvement. We will miss her. She’s now with the Lord.
Dick & Sally Roberts
Thursday October 13, 2022
Mary Ellen was an important part of Seniors Active in Learning (SAIL) at Collin college. She held many positions of authority. As a fellow student, we appreciated her friendship. She made SAIL a better place because of her involvement. We will miss her. She's now with the Lord.
Our best regards to the family of Mary Ellen. We knew and worked with Mary Ellen as part of Seniors Active in Learning (SAIL) at Collin College. Mary Ellen held various positions at SAIL. We will miss her, but know she’s with the Lord.
Dick & Sally Roberts
Thursday October 13, 2022
Our best regards to the family of Mary Ellen. We knew and worked with Mary Ellen as part of Seniors Active in Learning (SAIL) at Collin College. Mary Ellen held various positions at SAIL. We will miss her, but know she's with the Lord.
Mary Ellen, you were the love of my brother Chris’s life. You are now together in loving embrace, after a long separation of 22 years. My love goes to you both.
Susan Likes
Thursday October 13, 2022
Mary Ellen, you were the love of my brother Chris's life. You are now together in loving embrace, after a long separation of 22 years. My love goes to you both.
Mary Ellen was such a sweet person. Sometimes we would have movie night at my house and she would sit in the recliner. She was so small we could hardly see her. If it hadn’t been for movie night and/or bridge, I might never have met her. What a loss that would have been for me. I will miss her.
Peggy Weindel
Thursday October 13, 2022
Mary Ellen was such a sweet person. Sometimes we would have movie night at my house and she would sit in the recliner. She was so small we could hardly see her. If it hadn't been for movie night and/or bridge, I might never have met her. What a loss that would have been for me. I will miss her.
Mary Ellen you are often thought of & will be missed..peace be with you, my dear friend
Joyce Blank
Thursday October 13, 2022
Mary Ellen you are often thought of & will be missed..peace be with you, my dear friend
I met Mary Ellen at our church services and ladies lunches. She was a sweet caring person and our congregation will miss her. Rest in peace.
Claire Occhipinti
Thursday October 13, 2022
I met Mary Ellen at our church services and ladies lunches. She was a sweet caring person and our congregation will miss her. Rest in peace.
Peace be with yours my little movies friend
Erma Spencer
Thursday October 13, 2022
Peace be with yours my little movies friend
Safe journey my āsweet little shorty.ā May the peace of āLoveā guide your way.
Erma Spencer
Thursday October 13, 2022
Safe journey my āsweet little shorty.ā May the peace of āLoveā guide your way.
I met Mary Ellen as a member of our Thursday movie group. In the last few years as we rode together to the movies I came to know and love her. I will miss her.
Sharon Goldgar
Thursday October 13, 2022
I met Mary Ellen as a member of our Thursday movie group. In the last few years as we rode together to the movies I came to know and love her. I will miss her.
Rest in peace our dear friend, Mary Ellen. We will miss you.
Ron and Marilyn Ackerman
Thursday October 13, 2022
Rest in peace our dear friend, Mary Ellen. We will miss you.
A lovely lady and friend. You will truly be missed.
Beverly Webb
Thursday October 13, 2022
A lovely lady and friend. You will truly be missed.
Your movie group will miss you. Love, hugs and kisses from us all.
Karla Click
Thursday October 13, 2022
Your movie group will miss you. Love, hugs and kisses from us all.
Up until recently, Mary Ellen was a frequent participant in our Thursday night movie group. We missed her probing questions and witty comments at the dinners that followed the movie. She will be greatly missed.
Phyllis Morris
Thursday October 13, 2022
Up until recently, Mary Ellen was a frequent participant in our Thursday night movie group. We missed her probing questions and witty comments at the dinners that followed the movie. She will be greatly missed.
Bless you and may your spirit now fly free!
Love Grace
Grace LeBlanc
Thursday October 13, 2022
Bless you and may your spirit now fly free!
Love Grace
I know you are at peace, Mary Ellen. May your family know that they are in my thoughts.
Rosemary McGinn
Thursday October 13, 2022
I know you are at peace, Mary Ellen. May your family know that they are in my thoughts.
Rest in peace, dear friend.
Diana and Daryl Reynolds
Thursday October 13, 2022
Rest in peace, dear friend.