Mary Helen Harman

March 31, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Her deep devotion to her Catholic faith strengthened her in her courageous battle with cancer. Born April 4, 1926 in Ft. Worth, Texas, Mary cherished her role as a homemaker and was actively involved in her parish, St. Pius X Catholic Church for 53 years. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 63 years, Travis R. Harman; her daughters, Mary Ann Harman of Mesquite; Theresa Kleineck and husband Robert of Mesquite; Anne Craig and husband Rusty of Frisco; Jane Mayhall and husband Jamie of Rowlett; as well as her sons, Tom Harman and wife Sharon of Mesquite; and Jim Harman and wife Debbie of Richardson; 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Her sincere love for her Lord Jesus and her compassionate concern, love, and service to others touched the lives of all who crossed her path. She will be greatly missed.

A Rosary will be prayed at 8:00 p.m. April 1, 2011 at Sparkman-Crane Funeral Home, 10501 Garland Rd., Dallas. Visitation begins at 6:30 p.m.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Dallas. Fr. Michael Guadagnoli, Celebrant. Interment Calvary Hill Cemetery, Dallas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sisters of the Holy Spirit Zambia Mission, 300 Yucca St., San Antonio, Texas 78203. Thanks to FAITH Presbyterian Hospice, Dallas for the special care Mary received.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Sparkman/Crane Funeral Home

10501 Garland Road

Dallas, Texas 75218

214-327-8291