Mary Cheney Obituary

Mary Sue Redden Hamilton Cheney

1937 ~ 2025

Mary Sue Hamilton Cheney passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on October 23, 2025, at her home in American Fork, Utah. She was 88 years old. She always looked for and brought out the best in people. She devoted her life to serving others. Her Christ-like example and loving influence will remain with us forever.

Mary Sue was born on June 16, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Wayland Hoyt and Glendora Dell Redden. She attended Marshall University. She studied and taught dance in Beckley, West Virginia, where she met her husband, Robert Kirkwood Hamilton. They were married on September 10, 1960 and later sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple. They were married for 45 years before his passing. She married Wayne Cheney on June 2, 2007. She was a active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She enjoyed family history work and serving in the Temple. Mary Sue and Wayne served a mission in San Diego, California.

Mary Sue is preceded in death by her parents (Wayland and Glendora), her husband (Robert), her brothers (Don and Junior), and Wayne's daughter (Becky). She is survived by her husband of18 years, Wayne Cheney. Brother, George Redden. Four children: Robert M. Hamilton (Tonni), Susan C. Zebley (Eric), Catherine H. Murray, and David A. Hamilton (Rachel). Fifteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Wayne's children: Mary Ann, Richard (Jason), and Nathan (Tamera), nine grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mary will be held Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Manila Creek 7th Ward Chapel, located at 1320 West 3540 North Pleasant Grove, Utah. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Thursday morning from 9:30-10:30 am prior to service at the church. Interment will be at the Orem Cemetery.

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