Mary Lou

Colley

Mary Lou Colley, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026 at Vancrest of Van Wert after a short time with dementia.

She was born September 17, 1939, in Paulding, OH to her late parents Paul and Ina (Bennett) Helle. On September 14, 1957 she married John W. "Jack" Colley who preceded her in death in 2008.

She retired from the Paulding County Hospital business office where she worked for 25 years.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandi (Rocky) Clark; grandchildren: Shawn (Jess) Parrish; Matt (Ashley) Parrish; Mandi (Shane) Antoine; Jaclyn (Brian) Stuckey; Samantha (Jeff) Hitzeman; Kelly Colley; 12 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

She is also preceded in death by her son, John Colley and brother, Bob (Eldean) Helle.

Funeral service will be at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, OH. Private graveside services will be held at St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding Township.

Visitation will be from 3:00-6:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mary Lou's memory to the Paulding County Hospital Business Office.