Mary Ann

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Mary Ann Elzie, 79, won her battle with cancer on Thursday, June 25, 2026. She closed her eyes and death in her home and Wichita Falls and opened her eyes in heaven that very morning. A celebration of her life will be held Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11 AM at Morningside Baptist Church in Graham Texas.

Mary Ann was born November 5, 1946 in Wichita Falls to the late W. Doyle and Frances (Watson) Stengel. She graduated from Rider High School in 1967. She began her career as a medical coder at Bethania Hospital in 1984 and retired from Kell West Hospital  in 2020.

Mary Ann loved her family, the Lord and summer. She also loved going on vacation with her friends, Gwen and Sharon. She loved  to crochet, doing yard work and cleaning. Her home was always spotless.

Survivors include; daughters Karen Hill and husband, Steve, of Graham, Texas; Misti Houk and husband, John, of Stamps, Arkansas; grandchildren: Justin Hill and wife, Megan, of Springtown, Texas; Rebekah McDowell and husband, Bryce, of Yukon, Oklahoma; Hannah Holcomb and husband, Matthew, of Wichita Falls, Texas; Matthew Williams of Stamps, Arkansas; Ethan Houk and fiancée, Kendall, of Stroud, Oklahoma; Sophia Houk of Stamps, Oklahoma; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents as well as brothers, W. Doyle (Butch) Stengel, Jr.  and Jerry Stengel.

A special thanks to all our family and friends for their kind words and prayers. We would also like to thank Hospice of Wichita Falls for their compassionate care during her final days.

In lieu of flowers, a donation could be made to hospice of Wichita Falls, Morningside Baptist Church of Graham - missions or a charity of your choice.