Mary was born October 4, 1933 in Dallas, Texas. She was the youngest daughter of Lonnie and Lola Ferrell. She passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015 in Dallas, where she resided with her husband of 64 years, Kenneth Osborne. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her 3 brothers and 6 sisters. Mary is survived by her husband, Kenneth Osborne of Dallas, Texas, her daughters, Karen Parish of Dallas, Texas, Jeanette McDougal and husband Donald McDougal of Dallas, Texas, her son, Richard Osborne and wife Yvonne Osborne of Charlotte, North Carolina; six grandchildren, Kristi Samons, Trena Anderson, Jon Pasqua, Kerri Pasqua, Don McDougal, Jr., Jason McDougal and 11 great grandchildren. Mary is greatly loved and will be missed by all who knew her. Mary received a Bachelor of Science Degree specializing in Education in 1975 from Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas, after which she taught elementary school for several years. Later she owned and operated Sheltering Wings Day Care for about 13 years. She loved to sew for her family and friends and was an award winning quilter. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, in addition to being a dependable friend to her many friends. Mary dedicated her life to the Lord at a young age and remained a steadfast Christian. Along with her husband, she was a founding member of Roseland Assembly of God. Roseland later merged with Urban Park Assembly of God, which is now called King of Glory Assembly of God, where she attended faithfully. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to your house of worship or to the charity of your choice. Visitation will be Monday, September 7th from 6 to 8 pm at Eastgate Funeral Home, 1910 Eastgate Drive in Garland Texas. Memorial service will be Tuesday, September 8th at 10 am at King of Glory Assembly of God, 3700 North Jim Miller Road, Dallas, Texas followed by interment at Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Texas.