Mary L Broadnax

Mary was born on October 11, 1938 in Bastrop County to the parentage of Roosevelt and Norma Hunter. Mary was the fifth child out of nine siblings. She graduated from Old L.C. Anderson High School in 1956. Mary believed the Gospel and accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at an early age. She was baptized in the Colorado River. Mary was gifted with the anointed talent of singing and speaking God’s word. In 1954 she and the WB&M singers traveled around the metroplex where she sang lead to many of the songs. She also sang in the choir with James Cleveland. Upon arriving in Dallas, she joined Christ Temple Baptist Church. She then joined East Gate Baptist Church where she lead “Pass Me Not” on East Gate Missionary Baptist Church Album in the early 1970’s. The late Reverend H.D. Reagan was the pastor. As Mary’s Christian walk continued, she united with Griggs Chapel Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor H. D. Webb, Sr. where she remained a faithful member until her passing. Mary was known for her winning smile and encouraging words. Mary continued her formal education at Roosevelt School which led her to pursue a career as a professional seamstress for Jennifer Jurnios Dress Factory. In 1958, Mary met her soulmate Benjamin Broadnax and six months later on May 16, 1959 they were married at Webberville Baptist Church in Webberville, TX. To this union three talented children were born Mark, Coretta and Christi. Mary is preceded in death by both of her parents, Roosevelt and Norma Hunter; one brother, Charles Hunter; five sisters, Clarice Booker, Imogene Smith, Ora Lee Jones, Robbie Haywood, Eleanor Carter and one son Mark Broadnax, Sr. She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband of 63 years, Benjamin Broadnax; daughters, Coretta Broadnax-Traylor (Curtis) and Christi Brown; three grandsons, Mark Broadnax, Jr. (Brittney), Christopher Brown and Calvin Brown; three granddaughters, Mar’Shae Bagby (Jameel), Mariana Traylor and Marissa Traylor; one great-granddaughter Harmony Broadnax; one great-grandson Amari Bagby; one sister, Minnie Carrington; one brother, Norwood R. Hunter (Wanda); along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.