Mary Gibson 6-17-1949 - 1-22-2026 of Lake City Michigan passed away at Autumnwood of McBain after a brief fight with lung cancer. Mary was the daughter of Stuart DeLong and Mary (Harris) DeLong.

She was preceded in death by a brother Bill, both parents and an infant son, Steven. 

Mary is survived by her best friend and partner in life, James Harrington, a daughter, Billie Jo (Harrington) Rosted and Malinda (Harrington) Salisbury.

Mary was born at Paul Oliver Hospital in Frankfurt Michigan. She graduated from Benzie Central high school in 1967

A celebration of life will be held at The Grove Church on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11am. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to The Grove Youth Camp events, this was so important to Mary’s heart that all youth would have an opportunity to go to camp.

“Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.”

Proverbs 31:31

Arrangements are being handled by the Burkholder-Nielsen Funeral Home in McBain.