Mary Frances Castro

Mary Frances Castro, 41, died on May 28, 2021 while residing in Bali, Indonesia. Born on November 6, 1979 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, Mary was the daughter of Joan (Gerbert) Bracken of Homosassa, Florida and the late Edward Floyd Castro, Jr.. Mary worked as a professional model and free lance journalist. While visiting Bali, the pandemic travel restrictions went into effect and she could not return to her home in the Unites States. Although unsuccessful, the family remains grateful for the assistance of Congressman Daniel Webster for his efforts to bring Mary home. In addition to her mother and stepfather, she is survived by her stepbrothers, Gary Castro from Memphis, Tennessee and Donald Joseph (D.J.) Amos of Homosassa and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A Catholic Prayer Service and Celebration Of Life will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa, Florida. Interment will follow at Stage Stand Cemetery, Homosassa Springs, Florida.