Mary Frances Gassett, 86, of Oklahoma City, peacefully went to rest in the arms of Jesus, Saturday, July 11, 2020. Mary Frances was born September 23, 1933, in Oklahoma City to parents, Lyster and Lacie Neal. After graduating from Bethany High School, she married her sweetheart, Gerald Eugene Gassett, in 1952.
Mary Frances had an enormous heart and was one who had an incredible gift of hospitality. She made an everlasting impact on many lives and was a true friend. Being a lover of people, her home was an open door where she made everyone feel welcome. She was especially fond of her grandkids who called her Mimi. Thoughtfully, she always made a special effort to keep her refrigerator well-stocked with root beers and Klondike bars when they came to visit. She also possessed the gift of creativity which was evident in her home as well as through her flower arrangements, decorating, and home cooking. She touched countless lives through her gifts. She deeply loved her family, friends, and the many adventures in life.
Mary Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Gerald Eugene Gassett (1932-2010), her parents, Lyster and Lacie Neal, and older brother, Robert A. Neal. She is survived by her daughter, Sherri Pat Rothwell and husband Paul Rothwell of Yukon; son, Mark Gassett and wife Brenda of Bethany; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and a host of extended family.
Viewing will be Wednesday, July 15th from 9:00am 9:00pm, with the family receiving guests from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Mercer-Adams. The family extends an invitation for all to attend the graveside service which will be Thursday, July 16th, 8:30am at the Bethany Cemetery, with the memorial service following in the Atrium of Bethany First Church of the Nazarene at 10:30am. Memorials may be made to the Gerald Gassett Eswatini Dental Clinic c/o Bethany First Nazarene.
The funeral service for Mary Frances will be recorded and will be available to view approximately 2 hours after the conclusion of the service.
Visitation with Family Present
Mercer-Adams Funeral Service
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
3925 North Asbury Avenue
Bethany, Oklahoma 73008
Viewing is 9am-9pm with family present from 6-8pm.
Graveside Service
Bethany Cemetery
Thursday, July 16, 2020
8:30 AM
N.W. 63rd and Rockwell
Bethany, Oklahoma 73008
Funeral Service
Bethany First Church of the Nazarene - Atrium
Thursday, July 16, 2020
10:30 AM
6789 N.W. 39th Expressway
Bethany, OK 73008
The funeral service for Mary Frances will be recorded and will be available to view approximately 2 hours after the conclusion of the service.