Mary Josephine Gause was born on May 23, 1931 in Wills Point, Texas to the late William and Olive (Workman) Melton. She died peacefully surrounded by her family on November 23, 2014 in McKinney, Texas. Mary loved her family and they will miss her greatly. She is survived by her children, David Yordy, Vicky Yordy, Charlotte Seigler, Michael Yordy, Sheila Parker, and Sandra Robles; brothers, Ronald Cross, Charles Cross and Carl Cross; 19 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. The family will receive visitors during visitation hours from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at ARIA Memorial Chapel in Dallas. Graveside service will be held at Grove Hill Memorial Park 3920 Samuel Blvd, Dallas, Texas 75228. Arrangements are under the direction of ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 214-306-6700