Mary Jane Nugent

Mary Jane (Mathers) Nugent, 68, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 19, 2023, at her home.  Mary Jane was born May 9, 1955, daughter of   Lorraine Mathers and the late Delbert Mathers.  She married Warren Nugent on April 7, 1979, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Mary Jane graduated from Edmore High School and attended college at Northern Michigan University and Mid-Michigan Community College.  She worked for many years at Bath Schools as a special needs paraprofessional.  Mary Jane was an extremely talented quilter and a popular quilting and sewing teacher.  She enjoyed gardening and pets, especially her cats.  She often traveled with her husband, Warren, to a variety of music concerts and quilt shops.  Mary Jane also enjoyed quilting retreats and getting together with her quilting friends. Mary Jane is survived by her husband, Warren; daughter, Kellie (Joshua) Kuipers; mother, Lorraine Mathers; brother, Tom (Paula) Mathers.  She was proceeded in death by her son, Jonathan Warren Nugent; and father, Delbert Mathers. A private graveside service was held on Friday the 23rd of June at the Riverside Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant where she was laid to rest next to her son, whom she missed dearly. Memorials may be made to Alma College for the Jonathan Nugent memorial scholarship.  If you so desire, make your checks payable to Alma College and send them to Warren Nugent at 2596 N. Winn Road, Mt.  Pleasant, Michigan, 48858. To sign the online guest book or leave a condolence for the family please visit www.CharlesRLux.com.