Mary Gary (Avon Lady), of Denton , went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 2 ^nd at Carriage House Assisted Living Facility.  She challenged life to the fullest at 101 years of age.  Mary was born on January 14, 1915 in Italy , Texas to Annie and Walter Mays where she was the baby of 13 children.  She was married to Conner Spencer "Buck" Gary and had 2 children.

A resident of Denton for over 80 years, Mary was a longtime active member of First Baptist Church of Denton.  She was baptized on November 7, 1954 .   Mary made many friends as a babysitter to several prominent doctors in the Denton area.  In addition, she sold Avon for 57 years and because of her personal commitment, dedication and performance, Mary was a lifetime Avon President's Club Member. She loved selling Avon and often called her dear Avon colleagues "family".  In her spare time, Mary loved traveling and playing games.  Even at 100+ years old, Mary could play a mean game of chicken foot and she looked forward to her hair salon visits.  Mary still retained her attention to detail greeting visitors with her manicured nails and wearing her favorite jewelry and of course her Avon lipstick!   Mary was also a very loving Meema to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She always loved attending family events, especially her great grandson, Josh Gabbard's school functions.  When she was 90 years old, Mary traveled to Lake Tahoe to cherish time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and would often talk fondly about the trip.

Mary is survived by 2 sons – Jim Gary and wife Jackie of Lake Kiowa, TX and Joe "Buddy" Gary and wife Marilyn of Denver, CO; 9 Grandchildren, Anette Gabbard, Kim Gary, Michelle Gary, Michael Gary, Kim Curtis, Shelly Markham, Karen Clifton, Trent Clifton and Todd Clifton as well as - 16 Great Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and 12 brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be Friday, November 4 ^th from 6-8 pm at DeBerry Funeral Home in Denton , TX .  Funeral Service will be Saturday, November 5 ^th at 1:00 in the chapel of DeBerry Funeral Directors with Rev. Vern Fuqua and Rev. Cliff Feeler officiating.  Pallbearers will be Josh Gabbard, Michael Porter, Keith Gabbard, Michael Gary, Randy Markham and Michael Curtis.  Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Denton .

Her family would like to express a special Thank You to the caregivers at Carriage House Assisted Living Facility and her " Avon " daughter – Linda Tipton.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to First Baptist Church of Denton and designate Senior Ministry in memory of Mary Gary.