1952-2023
Mary Margaret McCullough, the youngest child of the late Charles Admiral and Helen Fox McCullough, passed away at her home on January 21, 2023, at the age of 70. Mary was born on February 10, 1952. Outside of a few years in college, she spent her entire life on the family farm caring for her elderly parents, assisting her brother in operating the farm and doting on her many beloved cats and dogs. Mary was an “old soul” who lived a quiet, simple, and pure life, loving the land and nature. She attended St. Joseph’s Academy (now St. Mary’s Catholic School), Sherman High School and the University of Dallas where she obtained a degree in history. As an avid reader and researcher, Mary’s interests included the cattle and farming industry, the stock market, and the weather. She also had a passion for U.S., Texas and Family History and took the initiative to gather and preserve a great deal of the family’s Irish ancestry. Mary is survived by her sister, Patricia Vrla and husband Al of Sherman; two brothers, John McCullough and wife Nita of Sherman, Charles McCullough and wife Heather of Federal Way, Washington; as well as eight nieces and nephews for whom she served as a second mother: Bridget Jarrell, Sharon Vrla, Jennifer Schwarz, Chip McCullough, Murphy McCullough, Joe McCullough, John McCullough and Jeff McCullough. In addition, 14 great nieces and nephews who will dearly miss her. Mary was a devout Catholic and lifetime member of St. Mary’s Parish. A Rosary will be held on Thursday, January 26th at 6:30 P.M. with the family visitation to follow until 8:00 P.M. at Waldo Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday January 27th at 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be her nephews: Chip, Murphy, Joe, John and Jeff McCullough, and great nephew Trey McCullough. Mary will be laid to rest in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society or the SPCA of Texas. The online register book may be signed at waldofuneralhome.com.
