Mary Ellade Harcrow

Mary Ellade North Woodley Harcrow went home to be with the Lord Sunday, April 19, 2020. She was loved by her family and friends; forever leaving a lasting impression. Ellade had the biggest servant’s heart, always willing to help those in need. Her legacy as a loving wife, mother, “Mema”, and friend will live on. Do to restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, a small, private service will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2020 with Allan Lane officiating. The burial will follow. Public memorial service will be held at a later date. Ellade was born in Fort Worth, Texas on February 3, 1956 to Dwan and Mary Cherry (Johnson) North. She moved to Waco, Texas at the age of 9 where she became active in the Columbus Avenue Baptist Church youth program and Rainbow Girls (Waco Assembly #18). After graduating from Richfield High School in 1974, she was certified in Bookkeeping through 4C’s School of Business in Waco, Texas. When she turned 18, she joined the Order of the Eastern Star where she remained an active member. In 1976, Ellade traveled to Pennsylvania on the Bicentennial Wagon Train and presented the Mayor of Philadelphia with the Keys to the City of Waco. She married Warren Edward Harcrow in 1984, and they celebrated 35 years of marriage this past December. Warren got her interested in racing stock cars at the Heart of Texas Speedway which quickly became a passion of hers. She was known as “Baby Blue” and was one of the few women who would race with the men. Another passion was her God given talent for singing. She was a gifted vocalist and enjoyed singing everywhere she went. This included singing in church, special events, and at stockcar races where she would perform the Star-Spangled Banner. Over the years she was affiliated with several Masonic Associations, her most recent titles being: Royal Matron of Yellow Rose Court #4 in Cleburne, TX.; Associate Matron of Ardmore Court #34 in Ardmore, OK.; Deputy Supreme Royal Matron, Supreme Council, Order of the Amaranth, Inc. Ellade was a follower of Jesus Christ, telling of His love and grace everywhere she went. She was highly active in the community by participating in: International Order of the Rainbow for Girls; Order of the Eastern Star; Order of the Amaranth; Daughters of the Nile; and Election Official. Ellade is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Cherry; maternal grandparents Almon Cherry (AC) and Mary Hariadene (Holmes) Johnson; paternal grandparents Herschel North and James and Trudy (Calhoun) Huffman. Ellade will be loved and missed by: father Dwan North and his wife Peggy; husband Warren Edward Harcrow; son Maverik Woodley, fiancé Rachael Frost, daughters Emma, Mattalynn, and Luna; son Montgomery (Monty) Woodley, wife KyLee, and children KayDee, Montgomery II, and LillyAnn; son Markiss Harcrow, wife Stephanie, and daughter Gracelynn; son Edward Harcrow, fiancé Amber Morales, and son Cole; daughter Violet Luedke, husband Aaron, and sons Warren and Kyle; brothers Daniel North, David North, Alan North, Dru North, Kenny North, and Jimmy North; sister Joletha North. Additionally, Ellade had a deep love for her blended family and would desire they be recognized for the special place they held in her heart. Stepdaughters Gail Wood, Sarah May, and Betty (BJ) Jordan; stepson Blake Harcrow; and stepson-in-laws, stepdaughter-in-law, numerous step-grandchildren, great-step-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Maverik Woodley, Montgomery Woodley, Markiss Harcrow, Edward Harcrow, Blake Harcrow, and Aaron Luedke. The family invites you to leave a message or memory on our “Tribute Wall” at www.WHBfamily.com