Mary Louise Hanna, 91 years of age, went to be with her Lord and beloved husband, Willard, on September 3, 2016, in Jacksboro, Texas.

Mary was born on December 31, 1924, to Thomas and Mattie Horton in Jack County, Texas. Mary married the love of her life, Willard Hanna, on October 8, 1941. For the next four years, Mary would follow her navy sailor by train, plane, or bus. They spent 63 years together on a ranch in Squaw Mountain where they labored side by side to work their ranch and raise their family. Mary was a devoted and faithful member of the Church of Christ in Jacksboro, Texas for many years.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, three brothers, two sisters, and two daughters.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are her daughter Sarah Bratcher of Jacksboro and her son Charles Hanna and wife Billie of Graham, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren, and 8 1/2 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.

Funeral services were Wednesday, September 7 at The Church of Christ in Jacksboro with Jeff Sweeten officiating. Burial followed at Lynn Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers include all 12 of Mary’s grandchildren: Joe Lake, Jim Means, Carrie Davis, Carla Peace, Bethany Franklin, Hanna Reynolds, Missy Bryant, Susan Neal, Sheila Rubel, Ricky Busch, Bubba Busch, and Tana Carr. 

Visit www.cokerfuneral.com for online tributes and a video tribute.

Memorials may be made to Concerned Citizens, 400 East Pine Street, Jacksboro, Texas 76458.