Mary Alice Haufler was born June 2nd 1947 in TyTy Georgia. She fell in love with RoyHaufler, moved to Gainesville Florida and they were married August 8th, 1965. Theylived in the home they build together until Roy's untimely death June 1st, 1998.Mary passed away peacefully, with her daughter and granddaughter by her side, onApril 28th, 2023, after a short butintense fight against Cancer. Mary never met astranger and was loved by all who knew her. She enjoyed spending time with herfriends and family and was a known artist and Gardner. Mary was a beloved wife,mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She worked at the Haufler Jiffy store atthe corner of I-75 and 39th Ave for many years.Following the death of her husband shemoved to the town of Suwannee, Florida where she made many friends and wasinvolved in the community.Mary left behind her daughter Karen, son in law Rennie, granddaughter Elaina andgreat grandchildren Adriano and Auriana Thomas. As well as, her brother Charles,sister Anna and many nieces and nephews, family and friends. She was preceded ondeath by her brother Clifford, sisters Jane and Christine, as well as her mother andfather, Nettie and Penny Gibbs.A graveside service will be held Friday May 5th at 2:30pm at Forrest Meadows funeralhome on 39th Avenue. A Celebration of life will be held the following Saturday May 13,5pm,at Salt Creek restaurantin Suwannee, Florida. In leu of flowers please considerdonation to St. Jude Hospital which Mary regularly donated to. Funeral Home Forest Meadows Funeral Home 725 NW 23rd Avenue Gainsville FL - 32609 US 352-378-2528