Mary Margaret McKean

Mary was born in Abilene, Texas on December 17, 1974. She married Donald McKean on November 27, 1999 and had two children, Mia Elizabeth in 2006 and Christian Evaristo in 2009. The family has lived in Arlington since 1999. Mary taught and coached at her beloved Bowie Middle School in Irving, Texas for 19 years.

Mary is survived by her two children: Mia Elizabeth, Christian Evaristo and husband Donald Christian McKean. Her parents: Dora and Ted Brady. Aunt: Anna Vedro. In-laws: Richard Lee and Mary Ann McKean. Brother: Charles Brady and his children Addison and Molly. Cousins: Melissa Skains and husband Steve and their children Riley and Reegan. John Vedro and wife Amanda and their children Johnathan, Kenlea, Emrie, and Isaac. Aunt: Carol Brady. Uncle: Russell Brady. Cousins: Suzy Bishop, Leslie Phillips and husband Tim.

Souls that she joined in passing are her grandparents Dora Martinez and Evaristo Martinez Jr. Uncle: Evaristo Martinez III. Aunt: Mary Brady-Bishop.

Special thanks to Richard Lee, Mary Ann McKean, Anna Vedro and all of the healthcare providers that lovingly cared for her over the last nine years.

Visitation will be held at Moore Funeral Home 1219 N. Davis Drive in Arlington, Texas on Sunday December 22nd from 6:00-8:00 PM. Funeral Mass is scheduled at Most Blessed Sacrament 2100 N. Davis Drive in Arlington, Texas on Monday December 23rd at 11:00 AM with burial to follow at Moore Funeral Home. Flowers and condolences can be delivered to Moore; or consider making a donation in her name to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation to help provide hope to others suffering from the disease.

Mary was a hero to many. She showed us how to be strong and brave through adversity and how to keep smiling, how to have a sense of humor and forever remain faithful. She showed us how to be compassionate to others and to love each other deeply. Her legacy will live on through her loving family and friends. As Mary would say, “It is what it is, y’all.” Until we meet again, we love you.