Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Marcelina (Mary) Deason peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the age of 94.
Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jesse. She was born to Pantalion and Angelita Manriquez on April 26, 1929, in Crawford, Texas. She grew up in Gatesville and graduated from Gatesville High School. She was also preceded in death by her parents, four brothers (Phillip, Ted, Cleto, John Frank), and four sisters (Ramona, Leonides, Rosa, Natalia). She is survived by two sisters (Juanita and Andrea).
She is also survived by her daughter, Mary, and her son, George. She was very proud of her grandsons: Jason Dove and wife, Stacy, along with granddaughters McKayla and McKenzie; Daniel Hewett and girlfriend, Brianne, along with granddaughter Zaja; Dalton Brunner and wife Kelly, along with grandchildren, Paisley and Colt; and Kyle Brunner and wife, Jennifer, along with granddaughters, Jozie and Jazmine.
Mary was active her whole life and bowled in a league well into her seventies. She loved to travel, taking numerous cruises and trips. Her favorite vacation spot was Oahu, Hawaii, where she spent many happy hours with her beloved family.
A Memorial will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2204 Sunny Lane, Killeen, Texas, on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 3:00 P.M. Crawford Bowers in Killeen is in charge of arrangements.
