Mary Beth Dudley, born in Cleburne, Texas, December 10th, 1928 passed away on May 23rd, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. She was preceded in death by her loving parents Lizzie Boone and Ralph Casey Richardson, and her beloved husband of 32 years, Travis Eugene Dudley.
Mary Beth was a Registered Nurse (RN) working for many years as an Office RN, Director of Nursing at Medical Arts Hospital, Surgery Supervisor at the VA hospital, and Post Anesthesia Unit Supervisor. After retirement, she worked with the Kaufman County Visiting Nurses Association as a Hospice Volunteer.
Mary Beth had a zest for life; was fond of butterflies and the color blue. She was lovingly called ‘feisty’ by many. One nurse close to her stated, “I will always remember her beautiful smile and the nurse in her.” When using her walker it was hard to keep up with her, in spite of many attempts to slow her down. Ms. Dudley was an active and faithful member of First United Methodist Church of Terrell enjoying teaching Sunday School and singing church hymns.
She is survived by son Gary Chamberlain and wife, Susan of Carrollton, daughter Becky Douglas and husband, Bob of Dallas. Mary Beth was Grandma Beth to grandchildren: Blaine Chamberlain and wife, Julie of Frisco, Tyler Chamberlain of Carrollton, Heather Douglas of Chicago, Illinois, Nathan Douglas of Dallas, and great grandchildren, Cal and Briar Chamberlain. Mary Beth is also survived by stepdaughter Debbie Burke and husband, Jerry of Arlington, stepson Travis Dudley, Jr. of Illinois, grandchildren or step grandchildren; John and Tamra Rich, Zach and Holley Rich, Suzanne Jones and husband, Adriene and Kevin Herring, and many great grandchildren.
A memorial service for Mary will be held Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 9:30 AM at First United Methodist Church in Terrell, Texas outside on the front porch. Following the memorial service will be a graveside inurnment at Campground Cemetery, Poetry, TX.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.andersonclaytonterrell.com for the Dudley family.
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