MaryKathryn Getz

October 4, 1980 - July 24, 2016
MaryKathryn Getz

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MaryKathryn Getz, 35, of Wilmington, passed away July, 24, 2016. She was born October 4, 1980, in Annapolis MD, to Thomas Getz & Paula Hart Eddens.

MaryKathryn would light up the room with her infectious smile. She never met a stranger and made friends with everyone she met. MaryKathryn had a special love for animals, especially for her rescued cat Emma, who was living in a car when she found her. MaryKathryn also had a passion for gardening, creating a Secret garden on her patio for her and her neighbors to enjoy.

When MaryKathryn wasn’t working at New Hanover Regional Medical Center’s oncology unit, she could be found relaxing at the beach or working on her patio garden. She loved spending time with her family, especially her sisters Julia & Erin, and her brother when he was ashore.

MaryKathryn is survived by her father Thomas Getz & wife Kim, mother Paula Eddens & step father Cal Eddens, brother Marshall “Curt” Getz, sisters Julia Eddens & Erin Eddens, nephew Ethan Parker, along with many cousins, aunts and uncles.

The family will receive friends for a Celebration of MaryKathryn’s Life on Friday, July 29 at 6:00 p.m. at the Wilmington Funeral & Cremation Chapel.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation 1535 S.41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403. 910-791-9099.

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  • July 27, 2016
    Jessica Forsythe says:
    MaryKathryn was one of the funniest people I've ever met with the sweetest smile. She was a "cool kid" and I was a "dork" but she was always kind to me and made me laugh. She will truly be missed.

  • August 02, 2016
    Gwynn Honeycutt says:
    Dear Paula, I am so sorry for your loss... I hope your faith and the love of family and friends will help you through this difficult time in your life.. Much love Gwynn Stokes Honeycutt

  • July 31, 2016
    donna ashe says:
    I didn't make funeral. Was in hospital. I hope the memorial skim board shows how we felt.

  • July 31, 2016
    Janice Brown says:
    I will never forget how you took care of my mother when she was in the hospital. We had great conversations! May you rest in peace.

  • July 29, 2016
    Ed and Magdalena McCormick says:
    Tom, Ed and I are so sad to hear of the death of your beloved daughter MaryKathryn. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. We are both available to talk if you would like .