FORT WORTH-Mary Lou Gourley was granted her angel wings, August 6, 2020, at the age of 80 when she lost her battle with cancer. Her final days were spent with family and friends that she touched in some small way throughout her life.
Memorial service : 11 A.M. Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Brown Owens & Brumley’s Joe B. Brown Memorial Chapel, 425 South Henderson Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104.
Visitation: 5 to 7 P.M. Monday, August 10, 2020.
Memorials: Our Mother loved flowers and they are welcome but donations may be given to Cancer Care Services via https://cancercareservices.org/give/ In Memory of Mary Lou Gourley.
Mary Lou was born on July 21, 1940 in Brookville, PA to Martin and Eleanor (Hepler) Herman.
Mary Lou married Jack Gourley on February 4, 1961; they were married for 59 years. They have lived in Pennsylvania, California, Ohio and settled in Texas.
Mary Lou worked as an Office Manager for R&E Tooling and Plastics for 36 years. She was devoted to her family and loved to go camping with them. She also loved bowling, going on happy vacations and working the slot machines at the casino. She has left her family with a legacy of kindness, caring, generosity and love.
Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents Martin and Eleanor Herman, sister and brother-in-law Evelyn and Roy Whitehead and brother-in-law Harold Young.
Survivors: Mary Lou is survived by her husband, Jack Gourley of Fort Worth, TX; four children, Brenda (Billy) Maynard of Waxahachie, TX, Jack (Richelle) Gourley of Roanoke, TX, Christina (Jason) Herriage of Euless, TX and Brent (Krystal) Gourley of Mooresville, NC; grandchildren, Monique (Harley) Alsbrooks, Whitney (Jaron) Mefford, Joshua (Christie Martinez) Maynard, Kayla (Phillip) Conway, Danielle Dreyer, Michael Gourley, Skyler (Brittani) Herriage, Dylan Herriage, Alexis Gourley, Cameron Herriage, Haven Gourley, Grayson Gourley; 18 great grandchildren; her sister, Janet Young; and other family and friends.
Brown Owens & Brumley Family Funeral Home
425 S. Henderson St.
(817) 335-4557
Sharon Carlton
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Joyce Whitlock and Jeff Simmons
Very sorry for your loss what a great smile that says it all! She had a great life !
Missy Plaster
My sincerest condolences to you Jack and your family….
Ruth Gourley
Jack & family, Bob & I are sorry for your loss. Sending prays for you & your family. Bob & Ruth Gourley
Kirk, Libby, Benjamin, Jonmichael and Derek
What’s been broken can be mended.
What’s hurt can be healed.
And no matter how dark it gets,
The sun is going to rise again.
Wishing you Strength for today and
Hope for tomorrow.
Thoughts, and prayers
The McBurnett family
Gail Meador
My heart goes out to All Mary Lou’s family and friends.. I worked at R&E Tooling many years ago and one thing I know for sure, they would have been lost without her. She was a friend to so many. I hope you can find Peace in knowing she is healed and no longer in pain. God Bless , Gail
Michael Sprinkle
I feel very lucky to have known her and the whole Family!
Robert & Theresa Keenan
My deepest sympathy for your family, she will be forever missed. My thoughts & prayers will continue for your family in your time of grief! We love y’all!