Mary Rose (Farley) Gressett was born on September 1, 1940, in Weleetka, Oklahoma, to David Lem Farley and Lula Mae (Adams) Farley. She was the fifth child born to their union.

Mary married the love of her life, James Edward Gressett, on December 26, 1958. Together, they shared 53½ wonderful years of marriage before his passing on June 20, 2012.

Mary was preceded in death by her loving parents; her husband, James Edward Gressett; her brothers, Bill, Alvin, Floyd, and David Farley; and her sisters, Pearl and Polly.

She is survived by her children, Terri Nathan and husband Mike of Fort Worth, Texas; Sherri Scott and husband Jeff of Bixby, Oklahoma; and son, Chris Gressett and wife Mary of Willow Springs, Missouri. As well as her brother Marshall Farley and his wife Judy of Parma, Michigan.

Mary also leaves behind her grandchildren, Nicole Adkins and husband Joseph of Fort Collins, Colorado; Samantha Caudill and husband Matt of Springdale, Arkansas; Amber Gasswint and husband Brett of Edmond, Oklahoma; and James David Gressett of Willow Springs, Missouri; as well as her great-granddaughter, Ellie Rose Caudill of Springdale, Arkansas. Along with many other relatives and dear friends who loved her.

Mary's memory will live on through the generations of family she leaves behind and in the hearts of the many relatives and friends whose lives she touched. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be at 10:00 AM at St. James Presbyterian Church, 11970 S. Elm St., Jenks, Oklalhoma, 74037.

Services are under direction of Floral Haven Funeral Home, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.