Mary loved the Lord and served Him faithfully. She was an active Church member and taught Sunday School for many years. She loved to study and share the word of God and spend time with her family who adored her. She lived in Beaumont for 47 years and moved to Tyler 13 years ago to be closer to her children.
Receiving Mary in Heaven is her husband, Willie V. Yancey; her dear parents Nettie and Oscar Skinner; and her brothers, James, Earl, and Johnny Skinner
Left to carry her memory on are her children, Wayne and wife Martha Yancey, Ronnie and wife Jana Yancey, and Molly Yancey all of Tyler, Texas; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A Gathering to Share Memories of Mary will be held on Monday, May 21 from 10:00 to 11:00 am, at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas.
A Celebration of Mary’s Life will start at 11:00 am on Monday, May 21 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas, officiated by Pastor David Cross. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Building Fund for First Baptist Church of Lindale, Texas, address is 103 E Van Street, Lindale, Texas, 75771.
