Mary Jo Pulford Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary Jo Pulford (Moline, Illinois), who passed away on November 13, 2024 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John N. Ross and Josephine Ross (King); her daughter Laurie Hemphill; her granddaughter Melanie Brashears; her son-in-law Steve Hemphill; her brother-in-law Phil Strayer; and her nephews, Brad and Mike Strayer.
She is survived by: her husband Robert J. Pulford; her daughter Patricia Garber; and her sisters, Joan Sellon (R. I. "Dick") and Claire Strayer. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchild.
A rosary was held on Thursday, November 21st 2024 at 3:30 PM at the Rafferty Funeral Home (2111 1st Street A a, Moline, IL 61265, USA). Visitation was held on Thursday, November 21st 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the same location. A Mass was held on Friday, November 22nd 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Church - Moline (1307 17th Ave, Moline, IL 61265).
The family requests no flowers or gifts. Memorials may be made to Alleman High School or Trinity College of Nursing Marguerite N. Brooks Nursing Education Endowment.
