Mary Katherine Ross Chaffin-Eppes

Mary Katherine Ross Chaffin-Eppes peacefully passed away December 28, 2019 in Mansfield, Texas at the age of 92. She was born August 26, 1927 in Dallas, Texas to W.A. “Jim” and Flora Ross. Mary retired from the Dallas County Coroner’s Office, after serving for many years for Dr. Stone.

Everyone around Mary knew that she was full of life, love and laughter and always “Let Her Light Shine”. She and Lewis loved to travel both domestically and internationally and they never met a stranger. They were members and greeters of Fielder Road Baptist church for many years and also enjoyed square dancing with the Levis and Lace Square Dance Group, where one could find her sipping a Dr. Pepper at the table between the dances.

Mary is preceded in death by Gail Maureen Chaffin (daughter), Homer Glen Chaffin (husband), Lewis Dean Eppes (husband), parents and grandparents, including, hero, Captain Tom Ross, Dallas Fire Department LOD.

She is survived by a son, Mark Chaffin (Mana), grandsons Christopher Lee (Olesya) and Zachary Chaffin (Kyla), great grandson, Conner Chaffin and great granddaughters, Alexandra Sarah Lee (Sasha) and Allison Katherine Lee (Allie aka Baby Kati).

Visitation will be held Friday January 3, 2020 At 9:00 a.m. at Moore Funeral Home in Arlington, Texas followed by the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at 11:00 am at Moore Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an animal rescue group of your choice. Messages of condolence are welcomed at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/arlington-tx/mary-chaffin-eppes-8977198