Mary Pyland

mary pyland

January 26, 1951 ~ June 2, 2025

Born in: Augusta, Georgia
Resided in: Longview, Texas

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Pyland, age 74, of Longview, Texas, will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 6, 2025, in the chapel of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Ore City.  Burial will follow at Ore City Cemetery.  There will be a time of visitation with family and friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the funeral home.

Mary passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and family.

She was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She cherished time with her family, found joy in dancing, and loved watching Criminal Minds. A spirited woman with a playful heart, Mary also enjoyed trips to the casino and making memories with those she held dear.

She is survived by her two sons, Kenneth Anderson (Dianne) and Daniel Pyland (Teresa); her daughter, Loretta Lynne Shumate and husband Michael; one brother, Johnny Dempsey; and five sisters: Linda Gail Myers, Sandra Myers, Phyllis Green, Frankie Griffin, and Susie Bassett. Mary also leaves behind numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren who brought great joy and pride to her life.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, James and Eva Dempsey; her husband, Daniel Ray Pyland Sr.; her brother, James “Bubba” Dempsey; her grandson, William Dane Robertson; two great-grandchildren, Olivia and Landon James Spangler; and brother-in-law, Steve Bassett.

Mary will be remembered for her lively personality, deep love for her family, and the warmth she brought into every room. Her memory will live on through the stories, smiles, and strength of those she loved.

Services

Funeral Ceremony: June 6, 2025 11:00 am

Reeder-Davis Funeral Home - Ore City
109 Highway 259
Ore City, Texas 75683


Visitation: June 5, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Reeder-Davis Funeral Home - Ore City
109 Highway 259
Ore City, Texas 75683


Interment:

Ore City Cemetery
210 Wisteria Road
Ore City, Texas 75683


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  1. Candle 4Mama I love you I will always miss you , but you are healed with new lungs and your with Jesus and daddy and all our family there . I can only imagine how happy they were to see you. Now y’all watch over us together and help me keep them all in line you know you left me the elder know in our little group but I had some wonderful ladies that taught me how to Handel it. FLY HIGH MAMA!!!

  2. Candle 3Moma I’m sure am going to miss you. But I know you had to go it was ur times and God was ready for you was his Angel to call home to be with daddy Ray and all other families up that beautiful heavenly home. I miss the times we had together when call me come help fix ur phone or telll me have some clothes to give me . I won’t forget those times we had together! Moma ur son Danny ray going to be okay we all going to take care of each other and be there for each other . We love you and go rest high up beautiful mountain now and fly high as high you can and no more struggle for breath and no more being in pains God gave you all ur beautiful smile and heathy body back!! We will miss you but we know you be around us all in ur spirit. Love you always and we be sending you balloons for birthday and mother days!! Love you always Amanda Todd and Breanna.💕🤟🏻🤟🏻

  3. Thoughts and prayers for all of the family. Aunt Mary was a special lady. Always enjoyed being around her as a kid and adult. Rest In Peace .

  4. Momma,
    Sorry for not being able to be there for Your promotion, I’m sure that everyone was so happy to see you when you got home. We had some good times and I will alway’s hold you in my heart and thanks for never giving up on me. You will be missed greatly, I will miss your nightly texts I Love you, now go catch up with everyone, I know that they were ecstatic to see you. Rest easy and watch over all of us here.

  5. Candle 2Mary I know all your loved ones were so happy to see you, even though we are selfish to want to keep you in our lives forever I know you are so happy & well in God’s love everyone will miss you greatly think of you everyday wishing you were still here but we will continue to bask in your love & memories. I know you will watch over us each & every day Lord knows we need it & we will fell your love. Prayers for everyone . Love Nancy & Butch


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