She grew up in East Dallas, Texas with her older brother, Steve, and younger brother Richard. Before her passing, Mary Ellen shared with her family that she was thankful for her upbringing and the people who surrounded her throughout her life.
Mary Ellen attended St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School for elementary and middle school, and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School Class of '68. She went on to receive her associates degree from Richland College.
She was a successful business owner in the gift industry. She was the owner and operator of her own jewelry manufacturing business for over 30 years. As the owner, she grew her business from the ground up, creating a company that supported her and her family for many years.
She was a devout Catholic and was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
Mary Ellen loved gardening and cooking with what she grew in her own backyard. She loved traveling the world, camping, hiking and horseback riding. She also had a great love for rescuing senior corgis. As a person, she valued her independence, had a quiet strength about her and a natural elegance. As a friend, she was selfless, dependable, and fun to be around. As a parent, she was loving, kind and supportive of whatever her children and grandchildren wanted to do in life. She was a proud mother and grandmother who loved to share in her family's adventures and achievements.
She loved spending time at the Dallas Arboretum, in the countryside, or in her backyard gardening and relaxing. She absolutely adored her four grandchildren and would spend as much time with them as she could.
Mary Ellen was a strong supporter of the SPCA, Faerydog Corgi Rescue and LUNGevity.
Mary Ellen will be greatly missed by many as a mother, grandmother and friend.
Mary Ellen is survived by: Rebecca (Andrew) Wilson of Dallas, Texas; Ryan (Samantha) Stout of New York, New York; granddaughters Hannah and Tessa Wilson; and grandsons Ian Wilson and Griffin Stout.
Mary Ellen was preceded in death by: Father Milton Stevens Fuqua, and Mother May Byrne Fuqua, and Brother Steve Fuqua.
A Rosary for Mary Ellen will be held Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 7:00 PM at Sparkman - Crane Funeral Home, 10501 Garland Road, Garland, Texas. The Funeral Service will occur Friday, January 31, 2020 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 6306 Kenwood Avenue, Dallas, Texas, followed by a Committal Service at 1:00 PM at Calvary Hill Cemetery, 3235 Lombardy Lane, Dallas, Texas.
Serving as Pallbearers are Cindy Baillie, Susan Waldrip, Imelda Donnelly, Patrick Byrne, Richard Fuqua and Mark Zimmermann.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary Ellen's memory may be made to LUNGevity Foundation; or the SPCA of Texas. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Sparkman-Crane.com for the Stout family.
