She was born on August 3, 1926 in Clay Center, Kansas. Her parents were William Nixon Baily
II and Dora Elizabeth Selders. Mary was a proud military wife and a lifetime member of the
Order of Eastern Star. She was a proud mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great
great grandmother. She treasured spending time with her family. She loved traveling with her
friends in a tour group. She was an avid supporter of her grandsons sporting events and prided
herself for never missing a game.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, William Ely York; her son William Joe York, of San
Antonio, TX; her brother, William Baily of San Antonio, TX; and her sister, Doris Jean Baily
Tuxhorn, of Smith Center, Kansas.
She is survived by her daughters, Carol Ann York Reynolds, of Topeka, Kansas and Barbara
Jean York Gore (John) of Horatio, Arkansas; her son, John Vernon York (Tina), of San Antonio,
Texas; her daughter in law Joan York of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren Jason York, Steven
Reynolds, Ginni McDonald, Ryan Leeper, Jake Gore, William York, and John York; and a
number of great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and
nephews.
Graveside services for Ms. York will be held Monday, May 15, 2023 at 2:00pm at Ft. Sam
Houston National Cemetery.
You may leave condolences online at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com
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