ANOTHER CLASSMATE'S LOSS

BALLINGER Mary Alice Harral Cole, 79, of San Angelo, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014. She was born on April 7, 1934, in Buckholts, Texas, to Elmer and Hazel (Brown) Harral. She grew up in Ballinger and graduated from Ballinger High School. Mary married Maxie J. Cole, "M.J.", on Aug. 14, 1953. They enjoyed 60 years together, raising two children and being an active part of their grandsons' lives. She was a woman of faith and beauty and the world was a better place when she was in it. Mary was preceded in death by her son, Douglas W. Cole; her parents; her sisters, Ruth Harral and Dorthy Camp; and four brothers, Kenneth Harral, Elmo Harral, Paul Harral and Wayne Cole. She is survived by her husband, MJ; her daughter, Leslie Stegall and husband Larry of Killeen; grandsons David Stegall of Rockport and Christopher Stegall of San Antonio; her sisters, Virginia Egan and husband Mike of Ballinger, Darlene Jones and husband Jimmy of Rockwall, Martha Sherman and husband Dennis of Abilene and Helen Cole of Round Rock; and her brother, Pat Harral and wife Carolyn of San Angelo. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Lange Funeral Home in Ballinger. Arrangements are with Lange Funeral Home in Ballinger. 

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I know we all wish to send our prayers and condolences to VIRGINIA HARRAL EGAN on the loss of her sister. I remember Mary as a very sweet and loving woman.

Peace and love,
Marilyn