Mary Rose Propes

July 11, 1936 - June 22, 2016

Mary Rose Davis Propes, 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, June 22, 2016. Mary was born in Overton, Texas, on July 11, 1936 and grew up in “The Heights,” Houston, Texas. She graduated from John Reagan High School and attended University of Houston. Mary was united in marriage to Richard Lynn “Glen” Propes, the love of her life, on April 18, 1956 in “The Heights”, Houston, Texas. He preceded her in death May 1, 2014. They were married for 58 blissful years. From 1968 to 1992, Mary worked as a trust officer and administrative assistant at Bank of America. She, then, retired to take care of her husband and family. Mary was an active member of Wilcrest Baptist Church and devoted servant of the Lord. She taught Kindergarten Sunday School at Wilcrest Baptist for over 18 years. Mary was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Known to her grandchildren as “Nunya,” Mary loved and cared for her family with the grace and love indicative of her Christian servant’s heart. Mary is survived by her son, Richard Glen “Rick” Propes, wife, Glenyss Milner Propes, grandchildren, Tyler Glen Propes and Sara Jean Propes, daughter, Sharon Rose Hultman, granddaughter, Kailey Rebecca Hultman; son, John David Propes, grandson, Buster Lynn Propes; brother, Dave K. Davis, wife Woody Jean Davis, niece, Carol Diane Davis, nephews, Paul K. Davis and Steven Lee Davis; nieces, Kyleen Kay Wright, Jenny Lynn Peloquen and nephew, James Lloyd Peloquen, Jr. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Jewel and Sylvester Davis, and sister, Donna Davis. The Propes family will be present to receive friends and family, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 from 11 am until 1 pm at Dettling Funeral Home, 14094 Memorial Drive at Kirkwood, Houston, Texas, 77079. A funeral service will begin at 2 pm at VA Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas, 77038. The Propes family requests in lieu of flowers, donations are made to Wilcrest Baptist Church, New Building Fund, 10800 Sharpview Drive, Houston, Texas 77072, phone: (281) 498-1370.