Mary Frances (Green) Brock

Heaven’s “Pearly Gates” opened wide and God accepted Mary Frances ( Green) Brock onto the streets paved with gold, on August 10, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Hickory Creek, Texas.

Mary was born July 2, 1923, in Cane Hill, Arkansas, to Bertha Mae ( Cox) and Algie Elgin Green.

In 1942, Mary graduated salutatorian at Morrow High School and finished studies at the Business College in Fayetteville, Ark. Upon completion, she applied and was accepted to work for the WWII War Department in Washington, DC. She boarded the train to DC to work in the Pentagon “Letter Sub Section’ department. Her group sent notifications to the families of the wounded WWII warriors. While visiting a cousin in Texas, she met her future husband, Billy Vandon Brock. They married June 5, 1945, and boarded the bus to Oakland, Calif., for Vandon to reboard the USS Estes.

Mary and B.V. owned Brock Motor Company, in Lincoln, about 20 years. Later they were partners in B&B Implement of Huntsville, Ark. She was active in the communities as Sunday School teacher, PTA president and bookkeeper. She retired from Lewisville Schools cafeteria system, Lewisville, Texas, having been loved by everyone, especially the special needs children.

Mary is proceeded in death by her husband, Billy V. Brock; parents, Algie and Bertha (Cox) Green; brothers, Cyrus and Willard Green; sister, Zelma Barkley.

She is survived by three sisters, Wilma Myers (James), Myrtle Ray, Zelta Mae Harrison of Springdale, AR; three daughters, Sheron and Steve James of Texas, Dolores and Richard Sauer of California, Francie and Anthony Gray of Texas; five grandchildren, Jason Carter (Tami), John Clinton Sauer (Raina), Elie Martin ( Ed), Emily Sauer, Brock Gray; six great grandchildren, Brandon Carter, Brent Carter, Vanden Sauer, Sadie Sauer, Bronwynn Martin, Leland Martin; many nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces and a host of friends.

The family wishes to thank the Archway Hospice Team for their loving care allowing us to keep Mother in the home environment. We also wish to thank you for being at Luginbuel Funeral Home, whether by streaming service or in person.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Cox Cemetery, c/o Ms. Margaret Loftin, 18638 Latta Road, Washington Co. 10, Cane Hill, AR 72717.

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