Mary Lou Worley

Mary Lou Worley, 95, of Fort Smith, passed away Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020 in Fort Smith. She was born November 5, 1924 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Eva Lou (Rape) Raney and William "Ed" Raney. She married the love of her life, Bob, on March 7th, 1943. They went on to have a 77 year long marriage that was full of love, tenderness, respect, and care. Their marriage and love story touches everyone that knows their story.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed china painting. As Bob says, she was a "porcelain artist". She enjoyed raising her 3 children and being extremely involved in her grandchildren's and great grandchildren's lives.

She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers, Bill and John Raney. Survivors include her husband Bob; 3 children, Susan Worley of Santa Fe, Stan Worley and Gina of Parker, Colorado, and Debbie (Worley) Collyge and Corky of Fort Smith; 11 grandchildren, Ryan, Nicole, Brooke, Amber, Celina, Dustin, Gianna, Alex, Jordan, Chanda and Bud; 12 great grandchildren; and numerous sister and brother in laws, nieces, nephews, and countless other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 4th at Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith where the family will greet from 3 - 7 p.m.

Private family service and burial at U S National Cemetery in Fort Smith are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Fort Smith or St. Jude's.