Mary Jane Mullere

SAN BENITO - Mary Jane Mullere, age 78, passed away at home surrounded by her family February 13, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Jean, parents Mary and Starlin May, and her brother Robert McAlister.

She is survived by her 4 children Cindy Richter (Randall), CR Mullere(Jill), Starla Hughston (Sam) and Darla Tilden (Jerry), 12 Grandchildren, Eric, Zachary, Landon, Taylor, Ashley, Ashlynn, Shelby, Hunter, Ryan, Preston, Travis (Katlin) and Savanna(Andrew), and 3 great grandchildren, Brooklynn, Maeci and Mia, her Brother, Charlie Smith(Nina), Sister in law, Pat McAlister, and numerous nieces and nephews.

MaryJane was born on July 21, 1943 in Weslaco, Texas and graduated from Edcouch-Elsa High School. She was a lifelong resident of the Rio Grande Valley. She married her beloved husband, Jean in 1961, after meeting him at the Skyview Drive Inn and dating for several years. MaryJane had a small business where she made and sold ceramics, while raising her 4 children. She continued her working career at White Cleaners and Sunshine RV Park in Harlingen, where she made lifelong friends. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of San Benito and sang in the church choir.

MaryJane was a strong, loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her children and grandchildren were the highlight of her life. She and Jean loved taking their family on vacations every year. She also enjoyed spending time at the beach and going on cruises. She loved playing cards and dominoes. She was very competitive and did not take losing lightly! There was nothing she wouldn’t do for any of her family.

The family would like to thank Dr. Shridhar Kotta and his amazing staff for their kind and gracious dedication to our mother’s health and well-being.

The viewing is scheduled for Thursday February 17th, from 3:00 to 9:00 with family from 4:00 to 6:00 at McCaleb Funeral Home in Weslaco. Graveside service is on Friday, February 18th at 1:00 pm at Highland Memorial Park, Weslaco.

Funeral arrangements pending with McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco.