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Mary Louise Lay

12/21/1930 - 03/30/2021

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Obituary For Mary Louise Lay

Mary Louise Barnes Lay went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning, March 30. She was born to W.A. and Mary Bozarth on December 21, 1930, in Van Alstyne, Texas. Mary worked at Burlington Industries for many years until the plant closed its doors.

Mary was welcomed with arms opened wide by the love of her life, Virgle Lay, who she married on October 27, 1948. He preceded her in death in August 1985. She was also welcomed by her daughter Karen Tillman, who preceded her in February 2008. She was also welcomed by her mother, father, 2 brothers and 6 sisters.

Survivors include a son, David Wayne Lay (and wife Dorothy) of Sherman; daughter Kathy Ellis (and husband David) of Howe; and brother Billy Ray Barnes of Colorado City, Texas. Also six grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and nine great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Thursday April 1, 2021, from 5 to 7 pm at Dannel Funeral Home. The family will have a private burial. You may sign the online guest book at dannelfuneralhome.com

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  • 03/31/2021

    Letha

    Chrystene and I send our love to each of you. I had planned to come for the funeral but having open heart surgery last week prevented that. Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you! We loved her dearly! Letha

  • 03/30/2021

    Peggy Preston

    My sympathy to the family. It's so hard to give up a loved one, but we certainly know this lovely Christian lady is with her Heavenly Father today. She was such a blessing to me at Pathway Church of God. She was so devoted to her church and never missed unless it was for health issues. May the Lord comfort you at this time.

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