Our beloved Mother, Mary Beth Piper, went to be with the Lord Friday, September 23, 2022, at the age of 95. Her example of a strong, loving Christian faith was a blessing to all of the family and those whose lives she touched. She was involved in her church and served the Lord wherever she was needed. She taught Sunday school for 75 years and was quite the Bible scholar. She also worked in WMU missions, Vacation Bible Schools, and Big A afterschool programs for children. As a homemaker, she served her family and loved them dearly.
Mary Beth Rogers was born September 2, 1927, to parents Willie and Lela Rogers. She married Ralph Piper, the love of her life, on May 2, 1949, and they resided in Wichita Falls, Texas. They were married 68 years until his death. Others also preceding in death include her sisters Evalene Rogers, Oneita Humphrey, and Annie Rogers and brothers Lloyd Rogers and Lawrence Rogers.
Surviving family members include her children who all reside in Wichita Falls: Karry and Larry Hawkins, Gail Piper and Michael and Cindy Piper. Surviving grandchildren are Dara and Jason Tucker of Hurst, TX, Ryan and Janice Piper of Wichita Falls, Jonathan and Jessica Hawkins of Southlake, TX and Justin and Scarlett Piper of Seymour, TX. Her great-grandchildren are Gage and Saige Piper, Gentry Piper; Jackson, Hailey and Grady Tucker; Brock, Scout, Colt and Lark Piper; and Nolan, Hannah Claire, Adelyn and Caden Hawkins. She is also survived by nieces and nephews Kathy Forystek, Jay Ross Kemp, Linda Rowe, Judy Morris, Anita Critchett and Duaine Rogers.
Our mother will be greatly missed as she ends her earthly journey to begin her eternal journey. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, September 26, 2022, at Hampton Vaughan Crestview Funeral Home Chapel with Roger Deerinwater officiating. Burial will follow at Crestview Memorial Park. A visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Sunday evening, September 25, 2022, at Hampton Vaughan Crestview funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.hamptonvaughancrestview.com
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