Mary Jean was born January 15, 1924 in Sioux City, Ia. Her family moved to Crystal City, Texas in 1933. There she met the love of her life, Ross Kilpatrick. They married on July 12, 1943 in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Mary retired from the United States Post Office in Barstow after working for many years.
Her favorite hobbies included Mojave Valley Volunteer for Hospice, Mojave Senior Thrift Shop, bingo, gardening and she loved to travel.
She is survived by her brother Jack Moore in Plano, Texas. She had five children;
Ross and Patricia (Kelly), Cindy Holmes, John and Earline (Gilmore), Robert. Michael & Susie (Alcantra). she is survived by Ten grandchildren and many great and great- great grandchildren.
Private Graveside Services will be held at Mountain View Cemetery in Barstow on October 14 at 10:00.