Mary Byerly Davis Memorial Scholarship
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Mary Katherine Byerly Davis, 71, of Corpus Christi went to be with the lord on Sunday, March 1, 2020.
She was born on January 31, 1949 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Maurice and Charlotte Byerly.
She was a fifth generation Texan and descendant of the original San Patricio colonists. Mary Katherine graduated from St. John’s Catholic School in Robstown in 1967. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education from Texas A&I University-Kingsville in 1971. Upon graduating from college, she followed in her mother’s footsteps and began her teaching career which lasted for 39 years. In her 39 years of teaching, she spent 32 of those years with Mathis ISD, where she gained many friendships over the years. Mary loved being involved in her grandchildren’s lives from sports, to school functions, family trips, and holidays. She enjoyed being “Momo.”
Mary Katherine was a member of St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles Catholic Church, and she attended St. Mary’s Catholic Mission as well.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Maurice and Charlotte Byerly, and her son-in-law, Herman “Tre” Mackey III.
She is survived by one son, Bryan (April) Davis; three daughters, Sharla Davis (Jesus Estrada), Jennifer Davis (Brandon Bauer), and Megan Davis Mackey; two brothers, Daniel Byerly and James (Jennifer) Byerly; eleven grandchildren, Riley Davis, Dominic Estrada, Gavlyn Estrada, Kylan Willden, Kaylem Willden, Atlee Davis, Kiley Davis, Ryker Bauer, Colt Bauer, Peyton Mackey, and Maverick Mackey.
To honor her memory and continue her mission of promoting education, the family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Mary Byerly Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Any donations are very much appreciated and will go to benefit a Mathis High School senior of class 2020 in their pursuit to continue a higher education.
She was born on January 31, 1949 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Maurice and Charlotte Byerly.
She was a fifth generation Texan and descendant of the original San Patricio colonists. Mary Katherine graduated from St. John’s Catholic School in Robstown in 1967. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education from Texas A&I University-Kingsville in 1971. Upon graduating from college, she followed in her mother’s footsteps and began her teaching career which lasted for 39 years. In her 39 years of teaching, she spent 32 of those years with Mathis ISD, where she gained many friendships over the years. Mary loved being involved in her grandchildren’s lives from sports, to school functions, family trips, and holidays. She enjoyed being “Momo.”
Mary Katherine was a member of St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles Catholic Church, and she attended St. Mary’s Catholic Mission as well.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Maurice and Charlotte Byerly, and her son-in-law, Herman “Tre” Mackey III.
She is survived by one son, Bryan (April) Davis; three daughters, Sharla Davis (Jesus Estrada), Jennifer Davis (Brandon Bauer), and Megan Davis Mackey; two brothers, Daniel Byerly and James (Jennifer) Byerly; eleven grandchildren, Riley Davis, Dominic Estrada, Gavlyn Estrada, Kylan Willden, Kaylem Willden, Atlee Davis, Kiley Davis, Ryker Bauer, Colt Bauer, Peyton Mackey, and Maverick Mackey.
To honor her memory and continue her mission of promoting education, the family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Mary Byerly Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Any donations are very much appreciated and will go to benefit a Mathis High School senior of class 2020 in their pursuit to continue a higher education.
Organizer
Jennifer Davis
Organizer
Corpus Christi, TX
