She accepted Christ at an early age at Spring Hill Baptist Church. She graduated from All Saints High School in Mansfield, Louisiana.
Mary relocated to Texas and united with Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas, under the leadership of the late Reverend Roy Bivens Sr. She was very active in her church and delighted in serving with the Women’s Mission. She was a devoted Sunday School Teacher. She loved to sing and was a member of the choir. She remained a faithful member for the last 26 years under the current leadership of Rev. Dr. James C. Brown. She boasted about her Pastor and never failed to show or tell anyone how much she loved him. She loved him so much that she provided a banana for him every Sunday morning before Sunday service. Just to make sure he had something to eat before feeding his flock.
After 40 years of dedicated services, she retired from Raytheon Defense Division, in Richardson, TX.
Mary loved her family. She enjoyed attending events which her children, and grandchildren participated in. Watching the Dallas Cowboys was one of the family greatest past time. She was always cheering for them and would through her cross sign when they were behind.
On April 1, 2021, her earthly house of her tabernacle was dissolved, she move to a house not made by hand.
Mary was proceeded in death by her parents, Robert and Ethel Davis; two sisters, Ernestine Davis and Fannie Davis; brother, James Davis.
Her legacy and memories will continue to be cherished by: Her husband of 53 years, Charles Gilliam; son, Jerome Campbell (Evelyn), Fort Worth, TX; daughters, Tina Campbell-Oaks (Reginald) Fort Worth, TX; and Charla Gilliam, Houston, TX, nine (9) grandchildren, twelve (12) great-grandchildren, Sisters, Willie Jean Hackworth, Alicia Faye Johnson (Larry), Maggie Davis and brothers Robert Davis Jr.(Brenda), Henry Louis Davis and William George Davis (Connie) and host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friend.
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