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Mary Resch Obituary

Mary Resch

November 16, 2025

Mary B. Resch of Richardson, Texas died on 11/16/25 from an aggressive form of ovarian cancer which was diagnosed one year ago. Born in Kingsport, Tennessee in 1958 to William A. Resch II and Jane Ellen Crecelius Resch, Mary was the youngest of three. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother William A. Resch III (Hank), and a niece Julie Ellen. Survivors are her beloved husband of forty years, Paul Wheeler of Richardson, TX; sister Ellen of FL; sisters-in-law Deborah, Lynn and Karen; stepson Thomas; nieces and nephews Katie, David, Randy, William IV, Mary and Mitchell; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and a number of dear friends. After D-B, Mary earned a degree in Accounting from East Tennessee State University and a law degree from Southern Methodist University. She had a long and varied career, retiring this past July. She traveled extensively and enjoyed spending time with friends all over the world. She had talent and affinity for painting, decorating, design, wordsmithing, and homemaking. Arrangements are private. Memorial donations to any entity of your choice.

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Published by The Kingsport Times-News from Nov. 24 to Nov. 29, 2025.

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