Mary Childress passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on, February 17, 2015, while surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Marietta, Texas on, March 1, 1926, where she grew up and worked on the family farm. She was preceded in death by her husband Scott who passed away in 1987. Mary and Scott were married on June 19, 1946 and made their home in San Leandro. Mary was a wonderful and loving woman who cared deeply for her entire family. She is survived by her children; Dwayne Childress and his wife Cheri of Livermore, Brenda Houghtelling and her husband Dennis of Hayward, grandchildren; Jennifer Gomes, Heather Wright, Brian Houghtelling, Keith Jones. Great grandchildren; Louis, Alex, Donovan, Kole and Kayson. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, from 4pm to 8pm at San Leandro Funeral Home, located at 407 Estudillo Ave. San Leandro. A Chapel Service will be held on Thursday February 26, 2015, 10am, at the same location. Burial to follow at Lone Tree Cemetery.
