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Mary Virginia Pepper, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at The Residences at Eden Green in Denton, Maryland. She was 82 years old.
Born on April 21, 1944, in Easton, Maryland, Mary was the daughter of the late Hall King Pepper and Grace Enza Perry Pepper.
Mary graduated from Caroline High School with the Class of 1962. She went on to earn her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland and later received her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Notre Dame in Baltimore.
Mary made her home in Baltimore, where she built her career as a physical therapist, dedicating her professional life to helping others until her retirement.
Mary loved to travel and enjoyed exploring new places and having new experiences. She and her best friend, Sandra Gates, took many trips throughout the United States and abroad, sharing many adventures along the way. Mary also enjoyed taking her mother on numerous trips before her passing, creating special memories together. In addition to her travels, Mary enjoyed the many camping trips she took with her friend Elaine, her sisters, and her nieces and nephews. These adventures provided opportunities to spend time together, enjoy the outdoors, and create lasting memories.
Mary will be remembered for her love of debate, her determination to find a good bargain, and her ability to make friends wherever she went. She valued her relationships with family and friends, making a point of checking in, keeping in touch, and making time for the people that mattered to her.
In addition to her parents, Mary was predeceased by her sisters, Emma Butler and Helen Garrett, and her dear friend, Elaine Fleet.
Mary is survived by her five nieces and nephews: Hall Butler (Nancy), Kendra English (Scott), Michael Garrett, Jennifer Dorr (Chris), and Heidi Friel (Michael). She also leaves behind her best friend, Sandra Gates; many loving cousins; great-nieces and great-nephews; and extended family members and friends who will cherish her memory.
A celebration of Mary’s life will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Third Edition event space at the Market Street Public House, 200 Market Street, Denton, MD 21629. Family and friends are invited to gather and share memories and celebrate Mary’s life.
