Mary Josephine Markwardt

A visitation will take place at Laurel Land Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 from 5pm to 7pm. Burial service will be at Laurel Land Memorial Park on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 2pm.

Mary was born May 8, 1933 in Hillsboro, Texas. When she became older, she helped her Dad pick cotton for the Markwardts and that's where she met Arthur Markwardt. They dated and were married on September 10, 1955. They were married 63 years until he passed in 2018. While married to Arthur she had several different jobs and then became a homemaker. She loved gardening and growing beautiful flowers. She was a sunday school teacher and sang in the choir at Boulevard Assembly of God Church. And then 3 special people came into her life. Her grandkids, Amber, Amanda, and Austin, which she devoted her love and time to. She was so proud of them and loved them so much. When they had kids, she loved them just as much. Mary loved all her siblings, nieces, and nephews. She enjoyed being around the, as much as she could. Mary was loved by everyone. She loved laughing and talking with everyone and helping them with advice and love.

Survived by her daughter, Sandra and husband, James of Burleson, Tx; granddaughter, Amber and husband, James of Leach of Burkville, Tx; granddaughter, Amanda McSpadden of Crowley, Tx; grandson, Robert McSpadden of Burleson, Tx; great grandkids, Landyn, Gracie, Gavyn, Paisley, Charlotte, Jay, Karsyn, Adeline, and Joanna; sister, Cynthia Martin of Burleson, Tx; many more family and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Markwardt; parents, Cynthia and Louis Hernandez; sisters, Novella Pruitt, Esta Faye Martin; brothers, Robert Hernandez and David Hernandez.

We deeply appreciate the outpouring of love, prayers, and support during this time. Mary's legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. She was precious and loved by many.