Mary Easley

(From Fohn Funeral Home)

Mary Ellen Easley, age 82, of Lowell, Arkansas has passed from this life into the loving arms of Jesus.

She was born March 21, 1943, in Cassville, Missouri, the daughter of Wallen and Beulah Cox.

She spent the majority of her childhood in Exeter, Missouri. It is there that she met her lifelong best friend, Judy Tucker. Mary graduated from Exeter High School in 1961. 

She married the love of her life, Ted Easley, on July 1, 1961. Ted's work took them to Oklahoma City, where Mary found community in her neighbors and her church, Highland Hills Baptist, where she placed her membership. They moved to Springdale, Arkansas where they made their home for many years. Ted and Mary retired to a home on Beaver Lake in Lowell. They enjoyed 47 years of marriage before Ted was called to Heaven on May 16, 2007.

Also preceding her in death were her parents; brothers, Bill Cox, Jim Cox, and Jerry Cox; sisters-in-law, Jean Cox and Leatrice Cox; Ted's brothers, Delane Easley, Darrell Easley, Dale Easley; sister, Betty Mason and sister-in-law, Corinne Easley.

She is survived by her daughter, Jayne Turner and husband Scott of Lowell Arkansas; son, Eddie Easley of Bentonville, Arkansas; grandchildren, Erica Easley, Joshua Easley, Tyler Turner, and Emily Turner; sisters-in-law, Donna Easley of Springdale, Arkansas and Marilyn Cox of Wheaton, Missouri, and many nieces and nephews.

Mary enjoyed her family and friends, but more than anything she loved her grandchildren. She was generous with her time, always there for loved ones and friends in times of need and was a very good listener. She had many talents and shared them joyfully. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Private services were held at Easley Cemetery in Eagle Rock, Missouri, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Johnnie Cox conducted the service. A casual gathering of friends and family will be held at a later date.

Contributions may be made to Three Wishes for Ruby's Residence in memory of Mary.