Mary

Whitfield

Mary Lucille Whitfield

81 Years old

September 1, 1941 — November 18, 2022

Mary Lucille Whitfield fought a hard battle with an illness that robs you of independence, memory and the joys of life and the ability to do everyday tasks.

On November 18, 2022 at 9:00 PM, in the house she lived in with her daughter Yvette and son-in-law Dave, the Lord with mercy and love took her home to be with Him and family waiting on the other side to greet her.

Mary is survived by her daughter Yvette Pierce and six grandchildren; Brent, Nicole, Jeremy, Moriah, Raymond and Markus. She is survived by five great grandchildren, one sister Linda Hoehl. Mary was preceded in death by her Husband Raymond E., son Raymond A., daughter Mary Jo and an infant daughter Delilah and two brothers and a sister.

Mary was born in Colorado, and as a young child she lost her mother, and then moved to Santa Clara County, California, where her Grandmother raised her and her 5 siblings. There, she met Raymond Earl Whitfield and married and settled down in the small town of Los Gatos and raised her family. Mary later went to work for the school district in Campbell as a teacher's aide and later tor the Los Gatos School district where she worked in food service. After the passing of her husband of 38 years of Marriage in 1996, she retired and then she and her daughter Mary Jo and her grandkids would move to Sacramento for sixteen years. After the passing of her eldest daughter Mary Jo in 2017, she would then move to Hollister, California where she lived with her daughter Yvette and husband Dave. She enjoyed doting on her grandchildren and great grandchildren, reading her bible, crossword puzzles and playing the slots with close friend Michael Conaway. She also liked to distract her mind with old-school video games. She was very kind-hearted and loving and would always put family above her own needs. Those who knew her loved her sweet disposition. Even through her disease they saw her sweetness and her kindness. Mary will be missed by all those lives she has touched. Mary will be laid to rest with her eldest daughter Mary Jo Smith's ashes, per Mary's wishes. If you knew her and would like to send a card or note and say' a few words, or share a memory, you can send them to: Mary Whitfield c/o Los Gatos Memorial Park. Graveside service will be held, Tuesday, November 29, 2022 from 2:30-3:00 PM