Mary Jo Mason passed away on February 28, 2022 in Irving, TX. She was born on June 13, 1927 in Gorman, TX to her parents Edwin and Jessie Gallemore. In her younger years, Mary Jo enjoyed tap dancing. In the summer of 1955 on July 30th, Mary Jo married the love of her life, Paul Mason. Both Paul and Mary Jo started and co-owned Mason’s Pharmacy in Irving in 1975 and continued to serve the community until they retired in 2005. Mary Jo attended and was an active member of First Presbyterian Church in downtown Irving. She & Paul moved their membership in 1991 to Hackberry Presbyterian where she continued to attend and serve. Those that loved and knew her, knew she was famous for her love of chocolate. Above all else, Mary Jo loved her family more than anything. She will be greatly missed.
Mary Jo is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Paul Mason; and her brother, James “Boy” Gallemore. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, David Mason and wife Carol from Flower Mound; Don Mason and wife Debbie from Dallas; her daughter, Jane Gilbert and husband Mark from Argyle; grandchildren, Kim, Brian, Jordan, Meredith, Caroline, and John; great grandchildren, Brad, Kara, Jaret, Zane, Benjamin, Carter, Pierce, Layla, Reid, and Peyton; and great great grandchildren, Jaxon, Kinsley, and Casen.
A visitation for Mary Jo will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday, March 4th, 2022 at Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home located at 707 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75061. A private graveside service will occur at Oak Grove Memorial Garden’s located at 1413 E. Irving Blvd., Irving, TX 75060 in the Garden of Love.
Family requests memorials to be made to the American Heart Association or Hackberry Creek Presbyterian Church.
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Appreciation by Julien Hager
Lord, Thou hast given much to me - of this world’s goods most generously – fun, knowledge, happiness and joy, and work. That would my days employ – I thank thee, Lord, for force and health – friends, family and modest wealth – and for these to Thee. I would raise – my constant hymn of humble praise. But one thing more I pray impart – give me, O Lord, a grateful heart.
“Giving thanks always for all things.” Ephesians 5:20