Mary Corinne Vender Obituary
We bid farewell to Mary Corinne Vender of Great Falls, Montana, born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 5, 2026 at the age of 89. Mary touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Mary may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Mary touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Hayes and Corrine Gilbert Beaver; her daughter Mary Elizabeth (Beth); and her siblings, Dolly M. Clark and John H. Smith.
She is survived by: her husband Art Vender; and her son-in-law William Fay (Bill). She is also survived by Cousins, Nieces and Nephews and many friends.
Suggested donations are to Mary Beth Vender Fay Scholarship #92410 at Montana State University, Bozeman MT., John Hayes and Corinne Gilbert Beaver Music Scholarship #1081, Pomona College Claremont CA, First Baptist Church, Great Falls MT; First Baptist Church of Montana, Helena MT; or the charity of your choice.
