Mary was born on June 27, 1926 in Marlow, Oklahoma. She passed away on June 15, 2005 at the age of 78. She is survived by Jim, her husband of 59 years, a son Buddy Ellis and wife Susie of Palmer, TX, two daughters, Jan Davis and husband Mark of Alva, OK and Julie Ellis of Mesquite, TX; four grandchildren, Michelle Safewright, Michael Ballew, Stephen & Katie Davis and one brother Bryce Cossey of Dallas, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents Luther and Katie Cossey and one brother Kenneth Cossey. She will be greatly missed and was dearly loved by her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Wilkinson Center, P.O. Box 720248, Dallas, TX 75372 or the charity of your choice. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Friday, June 17, 2005 at the New Hope Funeral Home. At Mary's request, there will be no memorial service.