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Mary Jeanette DeBerry

August 15, 1947 - August 29, 2025

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Obituary For Mary Jeanette DeBerry

Graveside services for Mary Jeanette DeBerry, 78, of Sherman will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 3:30 PM at West Hill Cemetery in Sherman. Tim Castilaw, son-in-law, will officiate. The family will greet friends from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Dannel Funeral Home on Wednesday, prior to the service. Pallbearers for Mrs. DeBerry will be Cole Castilaw, Garrett Mayberry, Preston Pippin, William Streng, Gary Mayberry, and Bob Kelly.

Mary was born on August 15, 1947, in Muenster, Texas, to Elizabeth Schroeder and Robert Knabe. She was raised in Muenster and attended Sacred Heart Catholic School. She met Billy Jack DeBerry in 1980 and they married on March 15, 1981. Mary went to work for the Sherman ISD where she worked at Crutchfield and Fred Douglas as the cafeteria manager, the kids all called her “Ms. Mary”. She worked for over 20 years until her retirement. She and Billy Jack enjoyed spending time at Lake Texoma going to the islands and playing horseshoes. They met many friends and great people over the years.

Mary is survived by her husband of over 44 years, Billy Jack DeBerry of Sherman; 3 daughters: Shellene Castilaw and husband Tim of Midlothian, Texas, Gina Beaubien and Bob Kelly of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Kim Mayberry and husband Gary of Wylie, Texas; son, William (Billy) Streng of Irving, Texas, step-son, Dewayne DeBerry and wife Stephanie of Tucson, Arizona; 3 sisters: Frances Bayer, Katie Hamilton, and Barbara Hacker; 17 grandkids and 15 great grandkids.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Ethel Hennigan, brothers, Robert (Sonny) Knabe, Charlie Knabe, Tony Knabe, and granddaughter, Muriel Thornton.

You may sign the online guestbook at www.Dannelfuneralhome.com

Services

3 Sep

Visitation

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Dannel Funeral Home Sherman, TX 75090 Get Directions »
3 Sep

Graveside Service

03:30 PM

West Hill Cemetery 1304 W. Lamar Sherman, TX 75092 Get Directions »
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  • Serene Lily Basket

    MRB Contractors sent Serene Lily Basket for Mary Jeanette DeBerry - September 02, 2025

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. MRB

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  • September 12, 2025

    Meg

    Loved working at Crutchfield with Mary. She was a sweet soul.

  • September 03, 2025

    Mickey and Alice Ortez

    Very sorry for your loss. Mickey and Alice Ortez

  • September 03, 2025

    Barb Monk

    Billy Jack, Bob and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Bob and Barbara Monk

  • September 03, 2025

    Trish Heathcock Catlin

    Aunt Mary was such a sweet hearted aunt, her smile always so brilliant. My condolences to my cousins, Shelly, Gina, Bopper & Kim. This is hard to do, but I know she is in her heavenly home & I pray she is with my mom Lillian, they were such good sisters in law here on earth. May god send you comfort at this time.❤️🙏. Trish Heathcock Catlin

  • September 01, 2025

    Clellene Gentry

    Mary was the sweetest sister in law I could have asked for.. I am so glad that Ruth and I were able to. visit with Mary and Billy Jack the last time I was in Texas! Our deepest condolences to you all!

  • September 01, 2025

    Liz Newman

    Cousins I am so sorry for the loss of your dear mother. I have not seen her since I was a teenager when you all left California. I have so many fond memories of her. I always thought of her as my beloved Aunt Mary. I hope her and my mom are whooping it up in heaven. They always had fun together. My heart goes out to you all as I know the pain of this kind of loss. I love you all. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • September 01, 2025

    Carolyn Smith Gray

    BillyJack and family, my heartfelt sympathy. Carolyn Smith Gray

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