Cleo Marie Hermes

1926 - 2012

Cleo Marie Hermes obituary, 1926-2012, Farmers Branch, TX

BORN

1926

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Calvary Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery

3235 Lombardy Ln

Dallas, Texas

Cleo Hermes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 25, 2012.

Cleo Marie Hermes known by her friends and family as "Mary" died at her home surrounded by her family on February 24, 2012 of pancreatic cancer. Mary was a loving wife, mother and homemaker who raised six children who loved her dearly. She loved sewing, quilting, flowers and traveling. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Eunice Holterman; and her husband, Wilbert. Mary is survived by her children, Mary Frances Hermes, Cecilia Hermes, Reverend Thomas Hermes, Jerome Hermes, Herbert Hermes and his wife Susan and Dolores Crehan and her husband Austin. She is also survived by two granddaughters, Victoria and Holly of whom she was extremely proud. Her family will miss her but they know she will be cooking and quilting with the angels. The family will receive friends Monday, February 27, 2011 at Calvary Hill Funeral Home from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm with a rosary being recited at 7:00 pm. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church 2800 Valwood Parkway, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 with Reverend Thomas Hermes as celebrant. Interment will follow at Calvary Hill Cemetery.

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March 11, 2012

Cecilia,

I am so sorry for your loss. I know how close you were to your mother and how much you both loved each other.

I always enjoyed talking to Mary whenever she came into the plant and Pat and I had a wonderful time when we went out to dinner with you and Mary.

She was a lovely person, a very special lady and she will be missed by all.

Mal and Pat

March 6, 2012

Dave and Susan Smith-Vandergriff

Dear Mary Frances, Cecilia, Father Tom, Jerry, Herb and Susan, Dolores and Austin, and the apples of Grandma Mary's eyes Victoria and Holly, Our Love and prayers are with each of you at this time. We hope you know we would have been with you to celebrate your Mom's entrance into Heaven, if we had known. Mary was a special part of our lives. God's hands protected the quilts she made for Dave and I and Brian when our home burned down. He knew those were so important to us. We were so surprised to find Mary at our son, Mark's wedding in Jefferson City. She was visiting Tom and came with him to the wedding. Not only was she our 'parent' there, since ours had passed away, we found out that day she was related to our daughter-in-law, when she ran into some of their mutual cousins at the wedding. She truly became a part of our family that day, no matter how distant the relationship might be on the family tree!

Your parents raised six beautiful, caring, wonderful children and included two fantastic in-laws into the family. How lucky you were to have them as parents! Although their move from Kansas City, MO to Texas took you away from friends, they made sure you kept in touch with them over the years. We are so thankful each of you included our family as friends.

Victoria and Holly, you could not have asked for a better Grandma. She was so proud of you and made sure that everyone knew what fantastic grand-daughters you were. She proudly told of your accomplishments to everyone and will watch over you always. She will be there at the important times in your life. Just watch for her. She might be a butterfly or the wind blowing through your wedding veil, but she will be there as the Angel on your shoulder, watching over you. Your Grandpa Wilbert will be with her also.

We have always thought of Wilbert and Mary's love as one of those rare, great loves and have tried to model our marriage and love for each other after them. When I have been frustrated as a Mom, I have often asked myself, 'How did Mary Hermes handle this with six kids? I only have four so I should be able to do it.' Some how I have always made it through Motherhood, with the help of her and the other Moms from St. John's Class of '74. I had no Mom to turn to to ask questions as to what to do, but I always knew that one call to any of them and my questions would be answered. Mary answered quite a few of them, telling me, 'Humor is a Mom's best friend.' Humor got me through!

We will all miss Mary. I know that each of you will miss her every day. Think of her, say her name, cook a meal of the food she loved and share it with others, say her name, tell the jokes she told, even if they are not really funny, say her name, tell others about all of her accomplishments, especially her beautiful quilts, say her name, listen to the music she loved and dance around the room and she did with you, when you were little. Most important, say her name often.

Most of all, make sure that Victoria and Holly remember her and are able to tell their children about the things she accomplished in her life. She accomplished so much! Write down the stories she told you and pass them on to them. Make sure they know her history and love.

We love each of you, will think of you often and pray that God will give each of you comfort and love. Know your parents are together and are watching over all of us. If we can help in any way, please call on us.

Our love to you, Dave, Susan, James (Jamie), Brian, Becca, Mark and Chelle, William David, Ava Mae, Olivia Rae and Isabella Grace Smith-Vandergriff

March 6, 2012

Nancy Fisher

Dolores and Austin,
Rick and I are so sorry for your loss. Even though we couldn't make it to visitation or the service, it was a nice touch to see that you posted all the family photos when I looked up the obituary. It is great to have family during these difficult times.

March 1, 2012

Tuan & Kate Ong

Dear Dolores,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow and we hope that you can take comfort in cherishing the wonderful memories of your joyful times together as you celebrate your Mom's life.

March 1, 2012

Rebecca Hoover

Dolores - Your stories about your mom showed us what an amazing woman she was. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God lift all of you up during this time.

February 28, 2012

Liz McLain

Dolores- You and your family are in my prayers for our Lord to comfort and reassure you. rfffI see these beautiful pictures of your mom as a child, and I see a joyful spirit. Regrettably I never did get to meet your mom, but seeing these lovely pictures of her time together with you all, reveals that she was very loved, and that she loved in abundance.
You are all Blessed to have had this time together. We are all here but for a blink of an eye, and so more the reason to focus on the essential simplicity that is love. Your mother's love is seen in all she did, including her artistic and wonderful quilts. My daughter still sleeps with the quilt your mom gave her when she was not yet born. My daughter loves that quilt till this day. Your mother's reach extends into others' lives, even lives she never met. That is beyond anything you can imagine. Love is like that. And certainly your mother's generosity to give love and to do so through her quilts is a testament to her wonderful spirit.
I love you dear friend.
Liz

February 28, 2012

Kathy Clark

My condolences to family and friends. May God's comfort be your constant companion through the days ahead.

February 28, 2012

I pray that all of the Hermes family finds solace in this time of sorrow and rejoice that Mary is now at home with her Lord. God Bless you all! Susie & Rusty Murrell

February 27, 2012

Carrol Wallace

Bless you at your loss of your Mother,my Mom passed away in 02. I have thought about you and Austin at times over the years. Hope both of you are doing well.
Carrol Wallace, Hurst, Texas

February 27, 2012

Austin Crehan, Jr.

Mrs. Hermes, Mom to me, was an absolutely excellent Mother-in-law to me for now over 14 years. How I enjoyed our times of visiting her past to listen to her stories of her youth. She so enjoyed driving thru the countryside looking at the animals and the crops. I shall miss her immensely.

February 27, 2012

Darla Lyles

Dear Mary Frances,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of sorrow. All God's Blessings to you and yours.

February 27, 2012

Patricia Barnett

"May God bless you and your family in this time or sorrow."

February 26, 2012

Dear Mary, Mike and I so remember what a sweet kind and loving friend you always were to us. I loved your sense of humor, and clearly your love of our Lord. Now you are in His loving arms for all eternity. Cecelia, and Teresa, and Fr. Tom, our prayers are with you. We miss you and keep you in our prayers always.
With deepest sympathy and Love, Mike and Nancy Stomp

February 26, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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