Mary Gathaleen

Eggleston

Mary Gathaleen (McCray) Eggleston, 94 years of age, of Blanchard, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 22, 2023.  The daughter of Vernon Henry McCray and Gladys Elnora (Watson) McCray Short, Mary was born on November 10, 1928, in Seminole, Oklahoma.

Mary's dad worked in the oil field so she moved around a lot growing up.  She graduated from Chickasha High School.  Mary married Billy Gene "Bill" Eggleston on November 2, 1946 and they were married for 56 years before Bill's passing in 2002.  Mary and Bill lived in Stillwater, Dallas, Oklahoma City and eventually made Blanchard their home in 2002. Mary worked for Western Electric which later became AT&T where she workd as an assembly line troubleshooter.  She retired from AT&T after 20+ years of service.

Mary was a member of First Baptist Church in Blanchard since moving to Blanchard.  She enjoyed playing BUNCO with the ladies at the church.  She was also a member of Friends of the Library.  The grandchildren have fond memories of grandma taking them to the library where they would spend lots of time.  Mary loved to read and listen to books on tape in her later years.  Christmas was her favorite holiday, and she always decorated her house with detail.  She was very particular where each and every ornament was placed on the tree, which for the last five years, remained decorated in her home.  Mary was a gifted quilt maker who made all the family members the most beautiful quilts which they will forever cherish.  She was a member of the Oklahoma City Quilter's Guild.  Mary loved her family and especially loved spending time with her grandkids.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill Eggleston; two sisters, Lollete Venezia and Queretha; and daughter-in-law, Misa Eggleston.

Mary is survived by her children, Don Eggleston of California, Larry Eggleston and wife Cathy of Moore, Regina Mahieu and husband Bill of Goltry and LaDonna Dugger and husband Gene of Blanchard; seven grandchildren, David Eggleston, Amanda Hardcastle and husband Collin, Andrea Parkhurst, Kyle Mahieu, Jason Mahieu and wife Sharise, Cody Beck and wife April, and Clay Crawford and wife Kacie; six great grandchildren, Kaylee and husband Ethan, Mason, Casidee, Geneva, Evelyn, Hannah, and Lucas; brother, Connley McCray and wife Lou of Kentucky; her faithful companion who she loved like a baby, Daisy; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.

Viewing will be available at Eisenhour Funeral Home in Blanchard on Thursday, July 27, 2023, from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. Services will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, July 28, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Blanchard, OK.   Interment will be in Arlington Memory Gardens at 1:30 pm.  Services are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home, Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at  www.eisenhourfh.com.