Mary C Cale

Memorial Service will be held in the East Sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, on March 28, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Bob McCartney officiating.

Mary was born in Harrisonburg Virginia, on November 29, 1937, to Leta and Claude Berry. She grew up in Alexandria, Virginia, and met her husband while working at the Pentagon. Mary’s specialty was an expert in shorthand.

Mary is survived by her two sons: Thomas J. Cale, Jr. and his wife Kerrie, of Wichita Falls, and Steven P. Cale also of Wichita Falls; five grandchildren: Cassie (Cale) Bryant and her husband Eric of Richardson; Meredith (Harvey) Walin and her husband Daniel of Murphy; William Harvey and his wife Holly of Arlington; Collin Cale and his wife Bethany of Arlington; Kathryn (Harvey) Sanger and her husband Andrew of Krum; four great granddaughters: Sadie Harvey, Maven, Aberdeen, and Eulalie Bryant; five great grandsons: Alexander Walin, Hank, Harris and Cash Harvey and Owen Sanger; one niece and nephew: Beth and David Chedester of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. Cale, Sr, her parents and her sister Joyce Chedester.

Wichita Falls has been Mary’s home since 1968, having moved here with her family as an Air Force spouse. Mary stayed home with her boys until they were in Jr High. She retired from the Civil Service in 1997, after 24 years at Sheppard Air Force Base, as an executive secretary for the 3785th Field Training Wing. Her activities included volunteering with United Regional Health Care system, the Wichita Falls Christian Women’s Club Fellowship Bible Coffees, almost 40 years as a member at First United Methodist Church, and Grace Sunday School class at First Baptist Church.

Traveling and cruising were much a part of Mary’s life since retirement. Writing and poetry also consumed much of her time including her autobiography, trip reports of each travel experience, and an annual poem at Christmas. Mary loved having the great-grandchildren visit.

Mary leaves a legacy of Christian love for her whole family.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family request donations to Hospice of Wichita Falls. Hospice along with the Staff at The Gables took great care of Mom.