Mary Angell Obituary

Laurie, I just learned of Mary´s passing, and I am devastated for you as I know the pain of losing a daughter. Please know I am praying for you and your family as you continue life in the days ahead without her.
Laurie Morrison

The Transylvania throws team misses you more than you know, Mary. You were our coach, our role model, and most importantly, our dear friend. Our sincere condolences to your family and friends. Thank you for the lasting positive impact you had on us all. We´ll continue to honor your memory by striving to make this world a better place each day.
We love you, Mary.

-April, Lucy, Tori, Heidi, and the rest of your Transy track & field family

Mary Angell, My Daughter's College Track and Field Coach and Friend just left her Family and Friends far too early. Mary was a Positive and Vibrant Force in the lives of those who we're lucky enough to know her. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/mary-angell-obituary?id=58587644

All of our love, support, and thoughts are with her family and friends. As we are all morning our losses and appreciating our valuable time with her, may each and every individual remember the valuable life lessons shared with her. Make the world a better place, as Mary did! This song is a very appropriate theme for our collective grieving.
https://youtu.be/Oa_RSwwpPaA?si=4HM3ZwJrHkxhwNmZ

I am absolutely stunned and heartbroken to hear of Mary´s passing. I had the privilege of being Mary´s classmate at USC. She was always friendly and her smile was a warm presence in the classroom. Mary will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

Mary was the Director of Operations at USC during my time on the track and field team. We bonded over our shared height and love for the discus. After I graduated, our friendship grew stronger, and we even spent Thanksgiving together with some of her family in San Diego in 2016.

Mary was kind, funny, and ambitious. Although we lost touch over the past few years, we would occasionally message and catch up on life. I always enjoyed her beach volleyball updates and the fun photos she shared. When I visited Nashville this past April, I tried to meet up with her, but our schedules didn´t align. I never imagined it would be our last chance to see each other.

Mary, you were deeply loved and will be truly missed.
I am sending love and healing to her family during this hard time.

-Tera

It was a privilege to have met Mary through my gym in San Diego and to have shared years of incredible memories in and outside of the gym with her. Sending love to the Angell family during this difficult time

Mary was such a light when we traveled together with UCF´s track & field team. We roomed together most road trips, and I have such fond memories from our trip to nationals in Eugene that year - sharing dinner together at a cool restaurant we found, venturing to the Nike store with the rest of our staff, and long but happy days at Hayward. My sincerest condolences to her family and friends. She, and you, are in my thoughts and prayers.

Forever the my doggo loving Vball bestie. Heaven gained an angel!

I still have no words... I loved Mary. My sister, my roommate my dear friend. My heart is broken. Prayers to all who loved her

So sorry to all of her friends and family. Such a loss. My thoughts are with you Sam, Laurie, and Julie.

Julie, Laurie, and Sam, words can't express how sorry we are for your loss. We are so thankful we got to meet Mary this past Christmas and enjoy some time with her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs.

Mary's memorial service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church (47 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan) on Wednesday, June 25 at 11:30am. Lunch will be provided afterward. The service will also be livestreamed. You will find the link for the service at westminstergr.org

sending loving and supportive thoughts.
Ruth Harris

Sam and Laurie we are so very sorry
Lin and Bobbi Snider

So sorry to hear of your loss , prayers for you and your family for peace , strength and comfort during this unthinkable challenging season of life

Mary,
Our hearts were shocked and broken when the message came through. As we processed, memories flooded our thoughts and somehow both sorrow at your loss and joy of knowing you were able to coexist.

What a privilege to know you as both a teammate and a friend. Although you dominated as an athlete, you were never too proud to look to those around you and build them up. You showed so much kindness and encouragement to those younger than you looking to excel in athletics. Your example and kind heart was unparalleled to anyone else.

The time you poured into athletics was unmatched, and earned you so many well deserved titles and awards. Each day you pushed yourself to be a better version than you were the day before. Because of the dedication you and your Dad had to the sport, the BC throws program was not only recognized through the state, but it gave many student athletes of all different backgrounds a place to belong. Watching you pull a crowd and compete at a state level to watching you compete at the SCC championships will be memories that are cherished forever.

Memories of the barn, eating cowboy caviar and spending time at the lake will live in our hearts.

To Sam, Laurie and Julie, your family holds an incredibly special spot in our hearts. Our love and prayers go out to you constantly. Our hearts are broken and we grieve with you.

Mary and I were close friends since 5th grade. For the past 26 years, Mary was a wonderful friend who was always there for me. Distance separated us, but we got together every time she came to town. I will cherish the memories that we made together forever and am blessed to have been your friend. Mary, I miss you and love you. Sam, Laurie, and Julie, I pray for you often.

I had the pleasure of being on Mary's team for HS track & field and volleyball. Her drive was motivating and contagious. She was quiet but uplifting and positive. I loved blocking next to her as she would always cover anything I missed ;) I loved her humble attitude. Heartbroken about this terrible loss. The world is a darker place without you, Mary.

Just want to send my condolences to her mom, dad and Julie...

I only had the opportunity to meet Mary Angell when the Byron Center High School Athletics Program inducted her into the Hall of Fame but it was an honor to talk to her and get to know her. She truly cared about people and showed her love in many ways. She was a very special person!

Mary was one of my greatest friends and I hold all of our memories so close to my heart. From doubles partners, to visiting her on Spring Break, to beach days at the lake, and to all the sushi dates - I will never forget our special times together.

To Sam, Laurie, and Julie - you were a second family to me. I grew up doing things with you all and I am forever grateful for all of your generosity and all of the love you showed to me growing up. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I have been praying for you all and thinking of you all every single day since I heard the news. My heart breaks and grieves with you.

Mary - I love you and I miss you.

Most of my memories from high school have Mary in them. Her drive, humor, and compassion were contagious. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with her parents and sister.

What a blessing it was to coach "scary" Mary who was actually the sweetest and most humble player on the court. I will remember your laughter, silliness, competitive spirit, your leadership and kindness. Give Curt a hug for me, until we meet again! Rest easy Mary, we will always love and miss you

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sad to hear this news. Mary was such a beautiful person!

You were always such a sweet and caring soul. Strong and determined on your goals but with the best sense of humor and fun along for the ride. Loved having you as a friend

Dear Mary, I´ve thought of you over the years even well after high school. I´ll remember you from your kindness, humility, athleticism, and intelligence. Our birthdays were only five days apart. I´m mourned by your absence. Your life mattered. Fly high, Angell.

Mary- you were such a light and your infectious smile when you came to house/cat sit gave me confidence that Lyla was in good company - and yes she does miss you, especially her back rubs in the morning. May you rest in peace knowing that you were so loved by many and how you touched each and everyone of us. God has you Mary, an angel, blessed and grateful for our short time knowing one another.

I miss you my friend. You were so fun and the best team mate anyone could ask for

I love you, Mary and very much wish you were still here. Thank you so much for all of the fun memories and the laughter, especially in college. I´ll cherish the fond memories and never forget your lovely, kind-hearted nature. Rest easy, girl. I´ll miss you so much.

I will always cherish our runs at Silver Strand, our hikes all across Southern California, and the countless games of spike ball and beach doubles. I´ll never forget Sundays watching Game of Thrones while doing your laundry, Brian messing with your dating apps, or how Trigger cried every time you walked in the door.

We showed up for each other, even when life took us across the country and back again. We shared stories, dreams, fears, victories, and heartbreaks at Kentucky and life after.

Rest easy, Mary. And get a freaking dog already-no excuses. I´ll carry you with me always, and forever I´ll wish you were here.

The memories are endless, but I will hold close your friendship & never forget your kindness, even amidst your competitive nature.

You were an incredible human, teammate, friend & will be deeply missed.

I coached with Mary over the last few years - we coached different events but became friends through the fun we had talking about track & field. Mary was a thoughtful, kind, beautiful, smart, funny, and genuine person. We all miss her, but we're lucky to have known her.

I'm so sorry, Laurie.

I don´t have the words to truly express my deepest sympathy. I pray you find strength in faith, family, friends, and the fondest of memories to help you through each and every day.

I took a Siesta Key trip with Mary on a volleyball adventure a few years back, and it´s a pretty great memory I have with her. She encouraged me to move away, follow my dreams, and continue loving the sport no matter what. Mary definitely hated when I beat her that day because she´s that competitive;), but she had a heart of gold and was always such a good friend. There are many other memories I could share, but our airport chat was one that I´ll remember and cherish for awhile. She was one of the first that challenged me to the best version of myself. I will miss her at Nashville Beach and Marshall Madness dearly. We plan to honor her at this year´s Marshall Madness, and I will make sure we have a moment of silence. Fly high, Mary. Love ya, girl.

Your San Diego beach vball crew loves you, Mary

We love you, Mary and are so thankful that we had the privilege of getting to know you here in Nashville. You were an amazing friend and roommate.