Mary Helen Gosnell

July 6, 1941 - December 9, 2021

Mary Helen Gosnell, 80, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. Cremation rites are under the direction of Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes & Crematory of Bowling Green. Mary was born July 6, 1941 to Donald Watts and Mabel Schultz in Vandalia, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Brian Edward Gosnell on December 19, 1959. They were married for 56 years. Brian preceded her in death on September 23, 2016. Mary lived in Vandalia most of her life. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Vandalia. Mary was a devoted mother, raising her four boys to be men. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, and making quilts. She loved her dogs, who were her faithful companions. Mary also had an extensive collection of Boyd Bears. Mary is survived by three sons: Michael Gosnell of Bowling Green, Kevin (Teresa) Gosnell of Bowling Green, and Kenneth (Shonda) Gosnell of Lakeland, Florida; grandchildren: Maekayla Wiler, Carli Kast, Caleb Gosnell, Kaiden Gosnell, and Kyston Gosnell; and sister, Dorthy Lewis of Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and son, Mark Gosnell.