Mary Helen Horning

Mary Helen Horning, age 88, passed away on December 22, 2022. Mary was born in Midland, Michigan on July 10, 1934, the daughter of James and Mary (Sprague) Pierce.

Mary was a 1952 graduate of Midland High School. She was married to Wilfred "Bill" Horning, and they enjoyed 64 years together until his death in 2021.

Mary was a homemaker. She enjoyed art, traveling, birdwatching, nature, and visiting with family and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband Wilfred Horning, her parents, and her daughter Mary Catherine Brooks.

She is survived by her sons Christopher Horning and Aaron Horning, her daughter Beth Howell, grandchildren Hannah, Clinton James, Amber, Shauna, Brandon, and James.

Memorial Contributions in memory of Mary can be made to the Midland Center for the Arts, https://www.midlandcenter.org/ (Donate), 1801 W. Saint Andrews, Midland, Michigan 48640.

A Memorial Service will be held a later date. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. For updates or to leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.