Mary C Deering, age 88, of Florence, KY formerly of Ft. Mitchell, KY passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017. She loved to play cards with friends and family and really enjoyed traveling with her husband in their retirement years. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Beulah Carpenter; loving husband of 56 years, James H. Deering. She is survived by her children, Lynn Horstkamp (Mark), Jim Deering, Laura Bockweg (Dave) and Barbara Duell (Jeff); brother, Harold Carpenter; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions are suggested to Mary Queen of Heaven Church 1150 Donaldson Hwy, Erlanger, KY 41018.