Mary Frances Juppe

Mary Frances McNamara Juppe, 56, passed away December 1, 2014 in Houston, Texas. She was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on October 4, 1958. The second child of Doris Gleacious and William James McNamara both of Jersey City. She graduated St. Michael's High School in Jersey City in June 1976. After graduation, she moved to Middletown, New Jersey and married Herbert L. Juppe III on April 23, 1983. Mary was Senior Sales Director of Mary Kay Cosmetics in Houston, Texas for the past 10 years and sales rep for the past 21 years.

For many years Mary has been involved with children, they were the loves of her life. Mary raised seven foster children and successfully returned them to their parents. Mary had a passion for all sports, especially bowling. One of her greatest joys was to watch and cheer on her favorite teams like the Houston Rockets, Astros and Texans.

Mary is survived by her husband of 31 years, Herbert Juppe; son H.L. Juppe and daughters Marita Juppe and Kelly Begnaud; brother William McNamara and Judy Casselman.

Mary will surely be missed by her family and friends. She has brought laughter and joy to all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas for a gift that will continue giving.