Mary E. Cheney

Mary E. Cheney, age 49, died Monday morning, June 29, 2015, at her Fowler, Kansas, residence.

She was born November 8, 1965, at Dodge City, Kansas the daughter of Charles Ray and Rosa Ellen (Spence) Cheney. As a young girl she attended the Fowler school system, graduating from Fowler High School in 1984. She later continued her education at Oklahoma State University and Kansas State University, studying culinary arts. A longtime resident of Fowler, she was a caregiver.

She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and she enjoyed reading, gardening, animals, and decorating.

She is survived by her longtime friend and companion, Dwight Long; her mother Rosa Cheney; and two brothers.

She is preceded in death by her father and a brother.

Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held at a later date.

The family would welcome memorials to the Humane Society in care of Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade, Kansas.