Mary Bennett Leaver

Mary Bennett Leaver

Mary Leaver passed away May 28, 2020 at 5:12 pm in Arlington, Tx. She was 67.

Mary was born on June 27, 1952 in Littlerock, Arkansas to James Bennett and Corazon Montegrande. She lived with her canine companion, Tootsie. She attended Parkland High School in El Paso, Texas. She was a successful business woman in the apparel industry for over 35 years in El Paso, and eventually moving to Weatherford, after retiring, she lived in Arlington until her passing.

She was a loving mother, devoted friend who had a heart of gold. Her and her mother were intense shoppers who would shop until the stores closed. Mary loved singing, dancing, and traveling with family. She loved hosting the holidays. If you knew her, you loved her, she was fun, and will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her daughter, Trista Underwood, and Trista’s partner Michelle Bird. She is survived by siblings James Bennett Jr.(Jackie Bennett), and Karen Miller(David Miller) and longtime partner James Leonard White. Mary had 3 stepsons Joel Leaver(Lanie Leaver), Lennie Leaver, and Michael Leaver.

She is preceded in death by her mother Corazon, father James, sister Ann Bennett Comito and husband of 27 years, Joe Harold Leaver.

Mary had 1 grandchild and 1 great-grandchild.

Mary loved to love and will be dearly missed.