Mary Lou Zeigler, 86, of North Baltimore, died at 3:02 p.m., Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Briar Hill Health Campus, under Bridge Hospice care, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 19, 1940, in North Baltimore to the late Harold and Mary (Hosley) Ives. She married James P. Zeigler, Sr. on January 9, 1960, and he preceded her in death on December 9, 2014.
Mary Lou is survived by her son, James P. (Betty-deceased) Zeigler, Jr. of North Baltimore; daughters: Leisa (John Harden) Zeigler of North Baltimore, Kimberly (Michael) Ernsberger of North Baltimore, and Susan Zeigler of North Baltimore; 10 grandchildren and their spouses; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by sisters: Frances Lockmiller, Betty Patterson, and Harriet Deahl.
Mary Lou was a homemaker. She was a longtime member of Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist, North Baltimore. She enjoyed camping, but most of all spending time with her family, and especially the Friday night ihop family dinners.
Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 12, 2026, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore, and 1 hour (10-11 a.m.) prior to the service at church.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist, North Baltimore. Burial will be in New Maplewood Cemetery, North Baltimore.
Memorial contributions may be made to the North Baltimore Public Library and/or Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.
