Mae “Granny” Mason passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Sacramento, California at the age of 91 years old. Mae was born on December 29, 1929 to Bert Joseph Walters and Mattie Veatreris Walters in Eufaula, Oklahoma. Mae was one of five children that grew up on a farm in Oklahoma. As a young woman, Mae moved to Santa Maria, California and joined the workforce, holding multiple jobs that included a frozen food plant, department store, and restaurant before starting her long-time career in the early 60s at Safeway Supermarket in Sacramento, California. Mae started in the snack bar before moving to the bakery department, where she worked until she retired.
Mae is preceded in death by her two brothers, James Walters and Harland Walters; two sisters, Levota Coffey and Winomafey Walters; and her great grandson, Trevor Gates.
Mae is survived by her sister Betty Beck, daughter Noma Marie Nunez, and her husband Jack; her four grand children,Robert Nunez, and his wife Vt; Teresa Gates, and her husband Tom; Dionna Sims, and her husband Dwayne; Jack Nunez, and his wife Christina; her twelve great grandchildren, and ten great-great grandchildren.
Mae will always be remembered as being as an independent, energetic woman, with a vibrant personality who loved spending time with her family. She was always up for a game of poker during family game nights and was known for her signature Jell-o dessert at family gatherings.
A celebration of her life will be held in the Land Park Chapel at Harry A. Nauman & Son Funeral Home on August 23, 2021 at 10:00 am.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.harryanauman.com for the Mason family.
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