Mary was born and raised in Kansas, Missouri on May 4, 1943.

She peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on October 20, 2025 at home. Mary leaves to cherish her memories her husband of 64 years Lyle Hight of Oakdale, daughters, Caprice (deceased husband Jon Williams) of Oakdale, Sabrina and Noel Alfaro of Oakdale, son, Lyle Shaun and Elsie Hight of Oakdale and daughter-in-law, Kathy of Kerrobert, Canada, brother-in-law, David Safrans and grandchildren Dano (deceased), Nic, Brandon, Noel III, Matthew, Justin (deceased), Jaron (deceased), Quaid and Rylan along with 14 great grandchildren.

Mary was preceded in death by her mother and father Betty and Ken Berry and siblings Roy King Farley, Nancy Estes and Linda Wilson. Mary was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandma, great grandma, aunt and friend. She was a rare treasure who had the gift of loving others sacrificially and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. Our sincere gratitude to Community Hospice. If you desire, remembrances can be made to Seva Hospice Modesto.

The Oakdale (Calif.) Leader

The Riverbank (Calif.) News

Dec. 10, 2025