Mary Lee Colter

She was born in Orrville, Alabama on January 24, 1933, to Bessie Moncrief-Cobb and raised by her grandmother, Eliza Woodley-Moncrief. She attended elementary school and high school, while being raised in Alabama.

Once Mary’s family relocated to Port Huron, Michigan, she later met Johnnie Charles Colter, a U.S. Air Force Airmen. She married him on June 30, 1952. Mary and Johnnie were blessed with two children, Cathy Lorice Colter, born October 6, 1955, in Pontiac, Michigan and Andre’ Colter, born March 6, 1957, in Suisun, California.

Mary and Johnnie later moved to Dallas, Texas, with their two children, where she was employed at Bishop College as a cook and worked there for twelve years.

After being in Dallas, Texas for fourteen years, Mary decided to go back to her previous roots in Port Huron, Michigan. She had a career in assisted living as a Supervisor at Marwood Manor. She would later retire from this position, after nine years, to raise her only grandson, Shun, who is the son to Andre’ Colter.

While living in Port Huron, Michigan, Mary attended Metropolitan Baptist Church for ten years and was a member of the Eastern Star Organization.

Mary had a passion for cooking, decorating, fashion and most importantly God and her family. Mary believed in treating others with kindness and was always willing to give a helping hand to others.

Mary is survived by her children, Cathy Lorice Colter and Andre’ Colter; grandson, Shun Colter.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall (stepfather) and Bessie Moncrief-Cobb; Silas and Eliza Moncrief, her grandparents; and her husband, Johnnie Charles Colter.

Quote:

“When you see me passing, it ought to make you proud. I say, Cause I’m a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That’s me.” -Dr. Maya Angelou

A visitation for Mary will be held Friday, August 23, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Laurel Land Funeral Home, 6300 South R.L., Dallas, TX 75232. A service of thanksgiving will occur Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Friendship-West Baptist Church, 2020 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas, TX 75232.