Maureen Anne Mahoney

Maureen Anne Mahoney, 75, a long-time resident of Suwanee, GA died on October 31, 2011 at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Born in Rochester, NY she was the daughter of the late Walter and Margaret Mahoney. Maureen received her BS at Auburn University and continued as an avid War Eagle fan. She took a key position at the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta and worked there until her retirement. Maureen grew up loving horses and animals and achieved her dream of owning her own farm which she dearly loved and where she enjoyed spending her time. She became an accomplished rider and owned three horses all of her life. She was so fond of animals she donated much time and money towards their well-being. Maureen was an active volunteer of the Humane Society of Forsyth County for over 18 years. She also loved cookbooks and gave her special canning achievements as gifts. Maureen was very independent and never married. She is survived by her sister, Joan Kremser of Stuart, FL; nephews, Wayne Kremser, Jr. of Highland, NC and Mike Kremser of Stuart, FL; nieces, Merrie Kremser of Mt. Ida, AR and Teresa Cooney of Lubbock, TX. She is also survived by her favorite dog, Honey Bear; her horse, Sherry Belle and three cats all now the recipients of good new homes. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 21, 2011 at McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Highlands Mermorial Cemetery next to Frank and Marie Kremser. The family will receive friends on November 21 from 10:00 am until service time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Humane Society of Forsyth County (www.forsythpets.org or 770.887.6480). Maureen will truly be missed. She was a dedicated, independent person who sincerely tried to make a good impact on the world we all share. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886-9899