Mary Elizabeth Day

1938 - 2017

Mary Elizabeth Day obituary, 1938-2017, Grapevine, TX

BORN

1938

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

J.E. Foust & Son Funeral Directors

523 S Main St

Grapevine, Texas

Mary Day Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 11, 2017.

Mary Elizabeth Day, 79, of Grapevine, TX died peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, September 11, 2017. Visitation for Mary will be on Thursday, September 14th from 6-8pm at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home in Colleyville, TX. Services will be on Friday, September 15th at 1pm at First Baptist Church of Irving officiated by Anthony Ball and then laid to rest in Bluebonnet Hills Cemetery in Colleyville TX.



Prior to her passing, Mary was a long time resident of Irving, TX where she raised two children, Kevin and Karrie. Mary was a prayerful and faithful servant of the Lord. She attended First Baptist Church of Irving where she made many long time friends. She provided for her family as she worked for Cornwell Quality Tools as the Dallas Branch Manager for over 30 years.



Mary’s beautiful life began on May 27, 1938 in Hale County near Hale Center, TX with her birth to parents W. Johnnie Wilks and Sara Marguerite Dennis Wilks. The family later moved to Floydada, TX where she graduated high school in 1956.



Mary was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Bobbye Laverne Norris of Carlsbad NM; and brother, Keith Dennis Wilks of Tulia TX.



Survivors include her two children and their spouses, Kevin and Connie Day of Euless TX; Karrie and Ernie Koester of Grapevine TX; and three grandchildren, David Day, Kalli Koester, and Emma Koester.



She will be dearly missed.



Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Irving, 403 S. Main St; Irving, TX 75060

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January 18, 2019

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Carolyn Stocker

I met her when I worked for her. A very wonderful gem. The world is a little less bright.

September 15, 2017

Reta Griffin

Mary and I shared a wonderful legacy, to raise God-fearing, loving children and we succeeded. Mary will be missed by many, lovingly remember by more, but her legacy will go on. Many, I have the memories shared over the last 35 years.

September 14, 2017

Larry Wilks

Mary was our first cousin. Our condolences from Larry Wilks, Glenn Wilks, Earl Wilks, Melba Wilks Adair and Norma Wilks Adair.

September 13, 2017

Bob Harper

Mary was a terrific person. She took my mother-in-law, Fern Gossett, under her wing when my father-in-law passed. They went to a lot of things together and were great friends. I am sure they are having a cup of coffee together now, praising that they are together with the Lord. Prayers and blessings are going out for Mary's family and many friends.

September 13, 2017

Jocelyn & Steve Taylor

Kevin and Karrie, your Mom was one of the sweetest women I've ever known. Steve and I have great memories of her from church and her friendship with my parents. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

September 12, 2017

Carolyn Marble

Mary & I had a lot of fun in Floydada High school. I loved her very much. So sorry for your loss.

September 12, 2017

Linda Rowe

Mary and I were friends for many years and shared many happy memories including our children and our Sunday School class. I will miss her dearly, but I know she is now enjoying the glories of Heaven and the presence of our heavenly Father. She was such an inspiration to all who knew her, and God was so good to let us have her for the length of time she was with us.

September 12, 2017

Melanie Skidmore

Kevin, Karrie and families. I knew Mary through my mother (Dolores Robinson) and found her to be so delightful. Mother and I thought so highly of her and were saddened by her passing. You're in our prayers. May the Lord bless and comfort you in the coming days.

September 12, 2017

CONNIE "SKEEBO" NORRIS

Kevin and Karrie and families......so sorry, I really had so much admiration for my Aunt Mary......

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