Mary Ellen Birch, age 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 26th, 2020. She was born on January 5th, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan to Edward and Eleanor Kenny. Mary was a resident of Morristown, TN for the past 16 years and a beloved member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. She loved singing, gardening, making crafts, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Kenny; her mother; Eleanor Kenny; and eight brothers and sisters. Mary is survived by her husband of 56 years, Donald George Birch; her daughter, Kathleen (David) DeAngelis; her son, Timothy (Tracy) Birch; her grandchildren, Nicholas (Carolina) DeAngelis, Logan DeAngelis, Cassandra Birch, Terra Birch, and Jordan DeAngelis; two great-grandchildren, Margeaux Birch and Oliver Birch-Bartholomew; a sister, Patricia (Vince) Garissi; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church will be held at a later date. Mary will be laid to rest at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.
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