MARY ELEANOR NEIDERT WEATHERS Parents: John Gregory and Catherine Annie Augustin Neidert Siblings: Agnes, Bud, Edward, Charlie, Bea, Annie, Helen, Clarence, & Wilfred Born: October 30, 1929 Mary Eleanor was Valedictorian of Loretto High School in 1947. She graduated from Florence State Teachers College (now the University of North Alabama) in 1955 with a degree in chemistry, receiving the Keller Key. She worked at Redstone Arsenal as a chemist and rocket scientist soon after graduation. She then taught chemistry and physics at Rogers High School. By 1957 she had started to work for Dr. Malcolm Weathers, Jr., in his office, soon transitioning to the hospital when it was established on Commerce Street. Mary Eleanor was instrumental to the success of Weathers Hospital. She worked in the laboratory, X-ray, pharmacology, and functioned as the Chief Financial Officer. But she was much more—she was the laughter, the good humor, and the joy of the business. She was the hub. She and Malcolm raised their children with full access to them and the hospital. It was as much a part of their lives as their own home. Mary Eleanor was active her entire life in her parish, Sacred Heart Church in Loretto. She sang in the choir with her father, John Neidert, as a young girl, and she rejoined the choir in the early 2000s, playing the organ and singing alto. She was also a member of the Ladies Altar Society. She was supportive of Lions Club charitable events as well as was a charter member of the Loretto Lift-Up Committee, helping to raise funds to beautify Loretto. Her volunteer efforts also included sending countless meals to those who had lost loved ones. She was a faithful servant of the Lord raised her children in the Catholic faith. Mary Eleanor’s greatest joy in her life was her family. More than anything, she wanted to spend time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Memorial donations in Mary Eleanor’s honor can be made to St. Jude or Loretto Sacred Heart Church. Mary Eleanor is survived by: Children: Mac Weathers and wife Stephanie; John Weathers and partner Tammie; Mariann Morris and husband John; and Emily Kennedy and husband Kerry Grandchildren: Mac Weathers, Maren Weathers, Georgia Weathers, Claire Kennedy Methvin and husband Will Methvin, Catherine Kennedy, Annelise Kennedy and partner Dylan Schrader, Houston Morris, Sam Morris, and Billy Morris Great Grandchildren: Agnes Methvin and Marlowe Methvin She was preceded in death by: Parents: John Gregory and Catherine Annie Augustin Neidert Husband: Dr. Malcolm Houston Weathers, Jr. Siblings: Agnes Smith, Bud Neidert, Edward Neidert, Charlie Neidert, Bea Stumpe, Annie Reeves, Helen Peters, Clarence Neidert, and Wilfred Neidert Visitation will be Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Loretto Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rosary will begin at 9:30 A.M. with the visitation starting 9:45 A.M. until 11:15 A.M. Music will follow from 11:15 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. The Funeral Mass will follow in the church at 11:30 A.M. Burial will be at Loretto Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.
