Mary McMath_lrg2fld Red Rose

Acknowledgment Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you prayed a sincere prayer or came to pay a call. Perhaps you sang a cheerful song, if so, we heard it all. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you prepared a tasty dish, or maybe furnished a car. Perhaps you rendered a service unseen, near at hand or from afar. Whatever you did to console our hearts, by word or deed or touch.

I N L OVING M EMORY OF

Whatever was the kindly part, We thank you, oh so very much.

The Family

HONORARY PALLBEARERS

Wayne Bean

Paul Chargois Marcus Jones Chris Sanders

Tyrone McCrary Kevin Sanders

INTERMENT Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery Dallas, Texas

A LPHA : J UNE 19, 1936 O MEGA : O CTOBER 9, 2022

-C ELEBRATION S ERVICE - T UESDAY , O CTOBER 25, 2022 9:00 AM G OLDEN G ATE F UNERAL H OME

5701 E. L OOP 820 S. | F ORT W ORTH , T EXAS 76119 OFFICIATING MINISTER: REV JOSHUA COLLINS

They say there is a reason They say time will heal; Neither time or reason Will change the way I feel.

Mary Louise McMath was born June 19, 1936 in Staples, Texas to Henry and Rosie Lewis. She professed her faith in Jesus Christ as a young child and joined Mt. Ararat Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas. She graduated from St. Peter High School in San Antonio, Texas. She worked for Turbine Support as a Welder and a Medical Assistant. She moved to Fort Worth, Texas where she met the love of her life, Leroy McMath. They united with Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Hood, where they married and became one. She retired and lived life as a house wife. Later they united with Pleasant Mount Gilead Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Sanders, where she served on the Usher Board and sang in the choir. She then became a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Don Rogers until her health declined. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Sr. and Rosie Lewis; husband, Leroy McMath; son, Michael Sanders; brothers, Henry Jr., James, Jesse, Milton and Willie Lewis; sisters, Berda McIntyre, Corine Sellers and Sandra Lewis; grandson, LeAndrew Sanders; granddaughters, Dinesha Mitchell and LaTrina Mitchell. Mary will always be remembered for her love, caring and generous spirit by her beloved sons, Robert Sanders Jr., Rodney Sanders; daughters, Yolanda Bean (Willie), Ruth Chargois (Paul), Theresa Berry, Debra Sanders and Diane Sanders; sister, Ollie Fagan; eleven grandchildren; host of great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

PROCESSIONAL Clergy & Family

Gone are the days We used to share. But in my heart

HYMN OF COMFORT

You are always there The gates of memories Will never close; I miss you more than anybody knows… Love and miss you everyday Till we meet again

SCRIPTURE READING OLD TESTAMENT Minister

NEW TESTAMENT Minister

Always and Forever Ruth and Paul

PRAYER OF COMFORT Minister

MUSICAL SELECTION Jay Smith

You never said I’m leaving You never said goodbye. You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why

REMARKS Limit 2 Minutes, Please

RESOLUTIONS Church and Others

They say there is a reason

Gone are the days we used to share But in our heart you are always there. The gates of memories will never close. We miss you more than anyone knows.

MUSICAL SELECTION Jay Smith

EULOGY Rev. Joshua Collins

So wait for us in Heaven, Don’t let us come alone

The day the angels come for us Please be there to bring us home.

RECESSIONAL Clergy & Family

Love, Robert Jr., Yolanda, Rodney, Theresa, Debra and Diane