Mary was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on December 14, 1936. She moved with her family to Big Spring, Texas in 1951 where she met the love of her life, Hollis Harper. They were married on January 29, 1954. Mary and Hollis moved quite regularly to follow the work, and lived in Tucson in 1960, 1963 and moved back to 1969 where they lived for 49 years.
Mary worked at First Interstate Bank/Wells Fargo for 25 years. She retired in 1992 and she and Hollis traveled in Mexico, Canada and extensively throughout the United States in their RV.
Mary loved to travel, but her heart was always with the family, especially the little ones. They were present at the birth of both of their granddaughters, Corrie and Jennifer, as well all six of their great-grandkids.
Mary was preceded in death by her father, Virgil L. Smith; mother Marie L. Smith, brothers Virgil and Bill Smith; daughters Perian and Cindy Harper.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Hollis Harper; son Mike (Connie) Harper; Terri Simon; Jim Harper; granddaughters Corrie (Eddie) Guerrero; Jennifer (Gilbert) Sanchez; Kyle Harper; Dennette Harper; sister Linda Maxey; great grandkids Arianna, Jasmine, Eddie, Brooklynn, Analyse, Aubree; as well as several nieces and nephews.
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