Mary met and married the love of her life, Dennis, in 1965. Mary and Dennis moved to Jacksonville, FL while Dennis served in the United States Navy before returning home to Colorado. Mary worked in banking before dedicating her career to caring for and ensuring the safety of children. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, touring the country with Dennis in their RV, and had a love and talent for quilting, ceramics, and many other crafts.
Mary is survived by her children, Dennis (Gail) and Melissa (Paul); and her grandchildren, Heather (Michael), Megan (Austin), Adam, and Matthew; great grandchild, Nathan; and brother, Lawrence (Pam). She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis and parents, Lawrence and Marie Naylor, her daughter, Christine; and siblings, Delbert and Jane.
Visitation will be held at Olinger Highland Mortuary & Cemetery, 10201 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229, US, on October 1, 2026, from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm, followed by the Funeral Service from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, and the Committal Service from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the same location.