Mary Lou Waldren

Mary Lou Waldren, 94, died August 5, 2022 in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.

She was born July 19, 1928 in Peoria, Illinois to Frank and Ethel Byers Graham. She graduated from Woodruff High School in Peoria in 1946. In 1948, she married her loving husband of 50 years, Robert K. Waldren Jr..

Mary Lou had a career as a real estate agent and broker in Indiana. She also worked as a Kelly Girl for many years. She had many interesting assignments, but her favorite one was with the Saturday Evening Post. She was a wonderful mother, homemaker, and cook, who always enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. She enjoyed nutrition and studied it throughout her life. During the 20 years that she lived in South Carolina, she enjoyed volunteering at the local hospitals, serving at her church, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Mary Lou is survived by her children, Rob (Donna), Tampa, Florida, Lisa Austin (Duane), Tucson, Arizona, John (Susan) Isle of Palms, South Carolina; 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandsons, a sister, Barbara Rowland, Peoria, Illinois, and several nieces and nephews.

She was proceeded in death by her 2 brothers, Robert and Frank Graham, her parents, and her husband.

Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Greenwood, Indiana.

A private memorial service is being planned for a future time.

Memorial gifts may be made to Eastbridge Presbyterian Church 1250 Lexington Drive Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466.