Mary Alice Duff Dobbs was born on July 12, 1939 in Goodrich, Texas to Ester Duff and Margurite Lafay Holland. She joined Our Heavenly Father in eternal glory on September 28, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with Cancer. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband, James L. Dobbs, her sister, Ester Lafay West, of Livingston, Texas, and brother, Quinton (Cooter) Duff of Goodrich, Texas, her son, Dale Keith Delling, daughter, Nancy Delling Tracton, children who preceded her in death, Rory Neil Delling, Sharon Kay Dobbs, Larry Wayne Dobbs, and Baby Dobbs, and 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mary worked by her husband, Jim’s side, to establish The Meter Shop, a successful business in Houston, Texas, being carried on today by their son, Dale Keith Delling. Together, Mary and Jim were a blessing to many, and devoted themselves to each other, their business, their employees, and many worthy causes. Mary was known for her generosity to any she found in need, especially those her worked for her whom she considered to be her family.
Mary was known for her strength in everything she faced. Her favorite color was red, which appropriately signifies her strong and fiery spirit and her love of life. She is loved and will be missed by many.