(1938-2025)

… Mary’s love of the color pink was legendary. She often bought pink things and wore them just for the joy of it. I’m wearing a pink sweater in honor of Mary and my folder is hot pink. And she delighted in playing cards! She found it so much fun that she could have played all night!

In fact, as Sister Carol Johannes noted later on in her funeral homily for Sister Mary Plunkett, from which the above quote comes, Sister Mary was even preparing to head to another Sister’s room for a game of UNO when she died, suddenly and quietly, as the aides were getting her into her wheelchair.

“As we heard last night, (Mary) often found Thomas Merton’s quote a healing remedy when she was anxious: ‘God does not ask us not to feel anxious, but to trust God no matter how we feel,’” Sister Carol added. “This is why Mary’s death bears such powerful witness to the gentle sensitivity of God. … God gave her absolutely no chance to be frightened.”

Mary Ann Plunkett was born on June 12, 1938, in Detroit, to John and Hazel (Cutler) Plunkett. She was the first of the couple’s two children, with Jane Elizabeth following almost exactly a year later.

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Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 East Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI, 49221. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Anderson-Marry Funeral Home, Adrian.

Sister's Memorial Card (PDF)

 

Vigil and Funeral Recordings

Recording of Sister Mary's Vigil Service - After clicking the link, download the recording by right-clicking on the video choosing "Save video as." Worship Aid (PDF)

Recording of Sister Mary's Funeral Mass - After clicking the link, download the recording by right-clicking on the video choosing "Save video as." Worship Aid (PDF)

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