Mary (Melody) Nevins
Mary (Melody) Nevins, 84, passed away on August 1, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Born on July 12, 1940, in Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland, and was the youngest of twelve children. In 1958, at the age of 17, she immigrated to Chicago, where she met her beloved husband, Eugene Nevins. Together, they raised three children, and Mary dedicated her life to nurturing her family and serving others.
Her life’s journey took her from Chicago to Minocqua, Wisconsin, Mishawaka, Indiana, and eventually Houston, Texas. Mary found her greatest joy in Mishawaka, where she worked as a home health aide, providing care and compassion to those in need. A devout follower of the Lord and the Catholic Church, she lived her faith through service, supporting numerous charities and always helping those less fortunate.
Mary’s memory will be cherished by her daughter, Colleen (Mike) Mancuso; her sons, Robert (Jennifer) and Stephen (Jennifer) Nevins; her sister, Anne Munnelly; her nine grandchildren, McKenzie Nevins, Andrew Nevins, Julia Mancuso, Mary Kate Nevins, Emilia Mancuso, Anthony Mancuso, Mitchell Nevins, Shelby Nevins, Charlotte Nevins, and numerous family members and friends. Her legacy of love, faith, and kindness will live on in all blessed to know her.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband Eugene; her parents Anthony and Annie (Quinn) Melody; her brothers Michael, Martin, Anthony, Patrick, Tom, John, Othan, Christopher, and Mark; and her sister Bridie Ruane.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 10:30 am, at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church in Houston, Texas.
We Would Like To Send Are Condolences To Mary Melody Nevins And All Her Famiily. So Sorry To Hear About Aunty Mary’s Passing, You Will Be All In Are Thoughts And Prays At This Sad Time. She Looks So Much Like Her Brother Thomas Melody Who Is My Father. So Sorry We Didn’t Get To Meet Her, She Looks A Lovely Lady. Rip Aunty Mary Amen. Love From Julie Melody- O’Connor And Family xx
We were so glad to have known Mary. What wonderful children she raised. Her determination and hard work certainly set an excellent example for her family. What a fascinating story regarding her travel to America as a 17-year-old. Sending prayers and love to Bob and Jenny, Steve and Jenn, Colleen and Mike, and all the grandchildren. Thinking of you all especially this weekend as you remember and are grateful for her life and celebrate all that God did through her. Praise God for her full life,
“Draw near to God and he will draw near to you” James, 4:8