Family and friends will be celebrating the life of Mary Alline "MawMaw" Dean, 92, of Karnack, Texas at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 3, 2025, at River Crossing Cowboy Church in Marshall, Texas. Interment will follow at Dean Cemetery in Karnack, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Downs Funeral Home.

Mary was born January 25, 1933, in Woodlawn, Texas to Edd Hollis and Mattie Lou Tooke Hollis. She was the seventh of fourteen children.  She attended both Woodlawn and Marshall High Schools before marrying the love of her life; Guy H. Dean Jr. on June 2nd, 1951.  Mary was welcomed into the arms of Jesus and reunited with her husband on February 28, 2025, at her home in Karnack, Texas.

She was a devoted homemaker and an amazing cook who always made sure everyone was well-fed and cared for, offering warmth and love through every meal she prepared.  Mary was a member of the Leigh Lotta Latex Extension Homemakers group for several years and served in various officer positions. She was awarded Homemaker of the Year in 1981 and 1986. She was an active member of the Marshall Chrysanthemum Club and won various awards. Her only job outside of homemaking was managing the Sale Barn Cafe in Marshall and Bossier City. She loved canning vegetables, and making jams, jellies, and relishes of all kinds. Mary was an avid quilter and a member of The Sentimental Stitchers. Out of all of her various pursuits in life, she loved spending time with her family and friends the most.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Edd and Mattie Hollis; her husband, Guy H. Dean Jr; her son, Ed Dean; her son-in-law, Brandon Cullum; along with nine sisters, and three brothers.

She is survived by her children: Sandra Cullum, Linda Dean, Debbie Ellis (Chris), Betty Reese (Tony), Brenda Trice (David) and Joe Dean (Tammy.)  Siblings: Chester Hollis (Pat) and Jimmie Lou Leming. Grandchildren: Jamie Cullum (Julie), Jimbo Cullum, Brandy Cullum, John Cullum (Jamie Leigh), Trey Dement (Courtney), Mandy Brunson (John), Melissa Rogers (Jeramie), Casey Reese (Dionne), Terika Wells (Wade), Ryan Reese, Dr. Jessica Pior (Mike), Brian "Bubba" Smith (Kelsey), Ross Skinner (Lynsie), Rusty Skinner (Winter), Sarah Olivier (Ryan) and Carrie Macklin (Alex).  Great-grandchildren: Sheridan Wright (Michael), Heaton Cullum, Brad Lins, Colton Luna, Jaycee Cullum, Jordan Cullum, Jaydan Cullum, Dean Ryan Dement, Tabitha Brunson, John Paul "JP" Brunson, Jeramie Rogers, Landon Rogers, Asher Reese, Chloe Wells, Ryan Wells, Everleigh Wells, Briley Smith and Kimber Smith, Rylie Skinner, Knox Skinner, Kade Skinner, Bailey Olivier, Avery Macklin, Braden Macklin and Connor Macklin.  Great-great grandchildren: River Wright and Jasper Cullum, along with countless other family and friends.

The family would like to extend their most heartfelt thanks to Marshall Hospice for their exemplary and compassionate care.