Honey Grove, Texas -- Mary Elizabeth Willhite was born on December 5,1948 to Harold King and Mary Elizabeth (Lay) Apsher, in Brawley, California. Mrs. Willhite passed away at her residence in Roxton, TX, on February 22, 2025.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Honey Grove TX, beginning at 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

After Mary graduated from Imperial High School, she married the love of her life Johnny William Willhite on April 16,1966, in San Diego, California. The couple spent 48 years together before Mr. Willhite’s passing in 2014.

Mary is survived by her sons Tim Willhite and Jim Willhite, grandkids; Wade Willhite, Garrett Willhite, Timothy Willhite, John Michael Willhite, Eric Hines, Amanda Loranger, great grandkids; Lilith, Terrance, Carmen, and Maverick Willhite, brother Clifford King, sisters; Phyllis “King” Dickey, Anna Elder, and Pearl Leis.

She is preceded in death by her parents Mary Apsher, Harold King, Stephen Franklin Placek, her beloved husband John Willhite, and two sons: Little John Willhite and Timothy Willhite.

 Mary

A Loving Mother Forever.

She was the best friend a cast iron skillet ever had,

and she fried her way into the hearts of everyone she met.

 Wild in every way just like the beautiful roses she grew.

She was not a gambler, but she always won.

Mary, Mary quite contrary….

Fresh salsa, fried chicken, and blackberries.

.

Love Your Son, Timothy

 Online condolences and registry can be made at www.coopersorrells.com