Mary Loyce (Langford) Wheeler Obituary (1939 - 2021)

Mary Loyce Langford Wheeler 1939--2021 Mary Loyce Wheeler passed away on Saturday, October 16 at The Oaks at Hampton Memory Care Facility with her husband of 62 years and younger granddaughter at her side. Mary was born July 19, 1939 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emory and Evie Mae Langford and her son, Mark Wheeler. She is survived and will be lovingly missed by her husband, Charles D Wheeler, whom she married December 20, 1959 at Brookhaven United Methodist Church in Atlanta, GA. She also leaves two daughters Jane (Mark) Schilling and their children Sam (Savannah) and Mary Beth, and Susan (Eric) Lynskey and their children, Sarah Jane and Charlie. She also leaves behind a brother, James (Dottie) Langford along with numerous nieces and nephews and a sister-in-law, Judy Wheeler Stewart. Mary attended Chamblee High School, graduating in 1957, after which she attended LaGrange College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She earned a Master's of Education Degree from Georgia State University and taught English at Lakeside High School in DeKalb County. A gifted teacher, she also taught Sunday School and Bible Studies at Brookhaven UMC, Briarcliff UMC and Dahlonega UMC. She was an active member of the United Methodist Women leading mission studies and reading groups. She had a passion for Christmas and spearheaded the ShoeBox Ministry through Samaritan's Purse, packing and shipping hundreds of Christmas gifts to children in war-torn countries all over the world. She hosted family and friends at numerous Christmas gatherings displaying beautifully decorated trees. Family was at the center of what she and Charles loved - her spirit made travels, gatherings and sleepovers for the grandkids a special and unique time together. The service to celebrate the life of Mary Wheeler will be Wednesday, October 20 at 11am at Dahlonega United Methodist Church, 107 S Park Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533 The Reverend Dr. Steve Schofield officiating. Burial will follow in the family cemetery in Tucker, GA. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 19 from 5pm - 8pm at Dahlonega Funeral Home 20 Gibson Road, Dahlonega 30533. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.DahlonegaFuneralHome.com In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Dahlonega United Methodist Church Building Fund or the ministry of your choice. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks for the loving and caring support Mary received from the staff of The Oaks at Hampton Memory Care Facility, The Homestead Hospice nurses and Joyce Elliott, a wonderful nurse and friend to us all. Arrangements in the care of the professional staff of Dahlonega Funeral Home 706-864-3683 20 Gibson Rd Dahlonega Ga, 30533