Mary K. Ware, 82 of Alabaster, AL, died September 1, 2021, while being treated for COVID.  At her request, no service will be held.   Mary was born December 3, 1938, in Austin MN to Leslie and Elsie Flaherty.  Mary is survived by her husband of 60 years, Fredrick Ware.  Mary and Fred met in Seattle, WA and moved to Homewood, AL and then Alabaster, AL where they raised three children, Mark, Curtis, and Susan.   She adored her children and four grandchildren, Katherine, Elizabeth, Michael, and Emma Grace and was a big part of their lives.   Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who was always ready to help.  She will be dearly missed by everyone.