Mary Lee Wileman

In 1952 she met and married Bob whom she loved unselfishly until his death in 1991. They had one son together, Andy. She later returned to teaching and taught in Tyler schools until her retirement.

She was an active member at Fifth Street Presbyterian church in Tyler for many years.

In 1995 she moved to Richardson to live with her son and his family. She was a vital part of her granddaughters’ lives. She became close friends with Gloria Smith, her daughter-in-law’s mother and became an active part of Grace Bible Church in Dallas.

When her health failed she lived at the Wellington on Arapaho in Richardson and the Plaza in Richardson, where she was faithfully cared for by the staffs.

She will be missed for her wit, her wisdom, and her unselfish love.

She was preceded in death by:

Her husband, Robert A. Wileman

Her parents, Lee and Mary Riddlesperger

Her sisters, Irene Dement and Fay Lewis

She is survived by:

Her son: Andy Wileman and his wife, Julie

Her grandchildren: Katy Monwai of Richardson (and her husband, Brian) and Emily Sandefur of Munich, Germany (and her husband Ryan)

Her great grandchildren: Eliana, Sachi, and Adeline Monwai, and Jakob Sandefur

There will a graveside service at 2:00 on Thursday, April 24 at the Tyler Memorial Cemetery in Tyler, TX.

The memorial service will be at Grace Bible Church (11306 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75229) at 1:00 on Friday, April 25.

Memorial gifts may be made to the charity of your choice, or to Building Fund at Grace Bible Church.

Arrangements under the direction of Sparkman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Richardson, TX.