Mary was born September 26, 1925 in Artesia, NM and moved to Atascadero in 1961. She was married to her loving husband of 63 years, Frank Dees who preceded her in death in 2005. She is also preceded in death by her son, Frankie Dees and grandson, Donnie McNerlin.
She is survived by her daughters, Mary McNerlin and husband Don, Molly Stout and husband James, and Susan Kriewitz. Grandchildren Mitsy McNerlin, Amanda Healy-Guptill, Nicholas Healy, Bard Krieder and Scott Kreider. Great grandchildren Cody Repp, Tyler Kreider, Tony Kreider, Jake Healy, Zachary Guptill and Brayden Guptill.
While alive Mary and Frank enjoyed going to fiddling contests and were devote Christians. Up until recent years, Mary enjoyed helping others in need.
In memory of Mary, an act of kindness to someone would be appreciated.
