Mary Wells, 86, of Waco, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2019, at Westview Manor Nursing Home in McGregor, Texas. Services will be 10:00 am Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home Chapel, 6101 Bosque Blvd, Waco, Texas. Burial will follow at China Spring Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 pm Wednesday, May 22 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Mary was born August 25, 1932 in Coryell County, Texas to Jack and Maude Clapper. She lived in several places around Texas, including Coryell City. Mary married Neal Wells on April 16, 1951. Mary and Neal had two children, Bonnie Sue Wells Lina and Ronnie Carol Wells. Mary was a full-time homemaker. She and Neal loved to go to garage sales and find bargains. Mary also loved collecting dolls. She had an extensive collection of dolls and enjoyed showing them off to her family and friends. Mary was fond of cats and would always have a fun story to share about the antics of one of these friends. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and by her son, Ronnie Wells. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Neal William Wells; her daughter, Bonnie Lina and husband, Ray; one grandchild, Kelsey Batchelor and husband, Ryan, of Flower Mound; and three great-grandchildren, Abigail, Charlie, and Theo Batchelor. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Central Texas, 2032 Circle Road, Waco, Texas 76706. The family invites you to leave a message or memory on our “Tribute Wall” at www.WHBfamily.com.
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