A Graveside service for Mary Gene Heard, 90, of Marshall, Texas will be held Monday, March 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Algoma South Cemetery Pavillion

Mary was born on December 21, 1932, in Marshall, Texas to Johnny Wesford Prior, and Elise Delahunt Prior and passed away on February 23,2023, at Magnolia Place Nursing Home in Jefferson Texas.

She grew up in Marshall, Texas where she created her own business and was self-employed as a Beautician for 20 years. Mary attended church and loved the Lord, and made the Lord number one in her life, and through prayer gained a close relationship with Jesus.  She served the Lord by playing the Omni chord and Piano, and never missed an opportunity to share the Gospel of Christ with someone. Mary had many talents and enjoyed all crafts. She also loved sewing, crocheting, and growing flowers in her garden. She loved being outdoors as well as fishing. Mary had a very giving heart and would crochet hats for her family and friends at Magnolia Place. Always in a dress she was ready to ride in her Little Red  Volkswagen Bug.

She is preceded in death by her father, Johnny Wesford Prior and her Mother Elise Delahunt Prior.; spouse, Gerrel G. Heard and son, Charles Michael "Mickey" Heard.

She leaves behind her legacy to cherish her daughter, Donna Halliburton and spouse Bud; grandchildren, Aaron Luce, and spouse Hannah, Misty Heard, Christy Shay, Shanna Rice, Gabriel Moore, and spouse Jon, Chris Hodges and spouse Cylinda, and numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

Graveside services will be officiated by Bro. Nolan Lewis, and Bro. Glen Barton. Services held under the direction of Downs Funeral Home.