Mary Frances Nalley

Mary Frances Nalley was born on the 31st of July, 1954 in Mainz, Germany. She was adopted by her parents John and LaVerne Eadus. Mary grew up an Army brat moving countries, states, cities, and schools her entire childhood. While growing up, Mary kept busy doing activities she loved. She was an avid sewer, working small jobs, spending time with her family and making friends on the different bases she lived on. She attended multiple high schools graduating from Monmouth Regional High School in New Shrewsbury, New Jersey in 1972. After graduation, Mary traveled and had her first son, Aaron. After settling in Arizona with her parents, being a mother did not stop her from continuing her travels of seeing National Momuntems, going on adventures with her children, and working on Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, AZ. In August of 1984, Mary married the love of her life William Nalley. She gave birth to her daughter Michelle the following year. Her life was now spent being a stay at home mother and coach’s wife. She dedicated the rest of her life to her family, volunteering as cheer coach, becoming a supportive and loud coach's wife and cheer mom, dancing to music, going to the beach, and traveling in her later years to Disneyland with her grandchildren.

Mary was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and MeMe. Her infectious smile will be missed by many and cherished by all who had the pleasure of meeting her and feeling the love she gave.

Mary went to heaven to be with her soulmate William Nalley of over 37 years of marriage. She is preceded into death by her husband William, her father John Eadus, her mother LaVerne Eadus, her son Aaron Martin and other loved ones.

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Castro; Son-in-law Albert Castro; grandson, Alberto Castro Jr.; granddaughter Alivia Castro.

Although Mary has gone to be with the Lord, she is surrounded by her husband, parents and so many loved ones who passed before her. She is now resting in peace feeling the love she has from us on Earth. Gone today, but remembered forever.