Mary Ella

(Farris) Styles

Mary Ella (Farris) Styles, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away at home on May 14th.

Mary was born Sept. 11, 1934 in Wichita Falls and graduated from lowa Park High School and Midwestern University. She was a past president of All Saints Episcopal Churchwomen and CPA Wives Club, a past member of United Regional Hospital Auxiliary, Women's Forum and Wichita Falls Heritage Society, and a current member of The Anglican Church of The Good Shepherd.

Mom wore many hats over the years. From teacher to real estate broker, she helped and influenced lives. Whether at home, the cabin at Lake Kemp, or off on a family adventure, she was a guiding light and will be oh, so missed.

Survivors include two sons, Ray Styles (Brenda) and Mike Styles, granddaughter Nicole Styles Griffin (Justin) and great-grandson Jake, brother-in-law John Henry Styles (Laverne), sister-in-law Linda Styles Quisenberry,and her many much-loved nephews and nieces and their families.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Floyd Styles, her parents Bryan "Pappy" Farris and Eva "Evie" (Sorrell) Farris, her three much- loved brothers, (J.C., Bryan, John), and two sisters, (Beulah Lehman, Evalene Reed), brothers-in-law Clifton Styles, Wayne Lehman, and Bud Reed, sisters-in-law Mary Frances Farris, Tommie Farris and Mildred Farris, and cherished nephews and nieces.

The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the owner, staff, and caregivers of No Place Like Home for their care and compassion over the last few years. The joy, laughter and love which was present will be remembered.

A private family memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, on June 11 at The Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd.

Memorials may be made to The Children's Aid Society of West Texas, Hospice of Wichita Falls, or a charity of your choice.

Goodbye sweet, (sometimes contrary) Mary. Rest in peace.