Mary L. Hess

Services will be held at Lakeview Funeral Home on Saturday, January 15, 2011, at 10 a.m. Mary Lounette passed on to glory January 11, 2011.

Mary Lounette was born May 7, 1930, to Sidney Roy and Ida Leona Jones East, in James, Texas. She graduated from New Diana High School in 1947, and graduated from Charity School of nursing in 1950. She spent 32 years in the nursing profession before retiring from Good Shepherd in 1982.

Mary Lounette married Richard A. Hess, May 10, 1950, at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana. During their marriage, they lived in Louisiana, Nebraska, Texas and countries, France and Germany. When Richard retired from the U.S. Air Force, they moved to Diana, Texas. Mary Lounette enjoyed being part of organizations, sewing and crafts.

Mary is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Marsha E. and Tommy Garner of Diana; grandsons, James Matherne and Cory Garner; granddaughter, Christin L. Garner; and many cousins.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Richard A. Hess; her parents, Roy and Leona East; and daughter, Veronica "Vickie" A. Matherne.

The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Friday, January 14, 2011, at Lakeview Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimers Association, 911 W. Loop 281, Ste. 211-31, Longview, Texas 75604 or Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas 75701.

Condolences may be offered at www.lakeviewfh.com