Mary Elizabeth Icenhower Obituary (1929 - 2023)

Mary Elizabeth Icenhower was born September 27, 1929 to James Edward and Gertie Mae Sellers in DeKalb, TX. Mary left us in the early hours of Thursday, August 3, 2023. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, sister Iris Ward, husband Joe Icenhower, and daughters Ann Arnold and Beverly Kingery. She is survived by son, Jim Icenhower and daughter- in-law Karen Icenhower, grandson Joe Kingery and a host of dear friends who will miss her kind and loving ways. Mary was smart, curious, with a lifelong thirst for knowledge. She loved art and music, receiving a degree in music and teaching school prior to motherhood. Mary's first and forever love was a boy she met in the 2nd grade, Joe Icenhower. They married in 1949. Their love was undeniable and complete. Sadly, Mary became a widow at the age of 46 when Joe died suddenly in 1976. Mary was stoic and resilient when faced with the loss of her husband, then later, both daughters. She created a beautiful, loving home for her family and their many friends. Mary loved the old movies and TV shows and could tell you much of the life story of most of the actors and actresses. Mary enjoyed the claim of having gone to grade school with Hoss Cartwright (Bobby Dan Blocker) of Bonanza fame. Mary will be honored at a graveside service on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Forest Park-Westheimer Cemetery, 12800 Westheimer, Houston 77077.