Mary V. Cummins French

Mary V. Cummins French, 88, of Richmond, Texas passed away on November 29, 2024. She was born on June 14, 1936 in Goose Creek, Texas to Troy L. Satterwhite and Gertrude (Hunt) Satterwhite. Mary graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown, Texas, and continued her education at Texas Christian University, where she became a founding member of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, later specializing in Special Education. A passionate gardener, Mary became a Master Gardener, transforming every yard into a beautiful landscape. She also helped design and build four homes, acting as the contractor for three of them. In the kitchen, Mary loved cooking and baking for her family. She cherished family camping trips, where they would gather around a campfire to make s’mores or watch the sunrise while she fished from the pier. Her strong faith was evident in all aspects of her life. Mary and her husband, Roy, were founding members of Faith Methodist Church, where they initiated and led numerous Sunday school classes and Bible studies. Later, she became involved with Alpha Prison Ministry, teaching the essentials of Christian doctrine to incarcerated men. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her first husband, Roy R. Cummins; second husband, Ronald L. French; brother, William Thomas Satterwhite and sister, Martha Kay Frazier Redford-Roland. Survivors include her daughters, Lauri Anne Cummins and Jennifer Cummins McDaniel and husband, Chris; sisters, Linda Sue Satterwhite Harris and husband Richard, Judy Frazier Oliver and Maudeen Frazier Eccles. Mary’s legacy will live on through her grandchildren, Rebecca TenBrink, Tyler Eugene TenBrink, Caitlin Claire Williamson and husband, Jon, and Casey Jay McDaniel and wife, Jamie; 6 great grandchildren, along with extended family and friends. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 13, 2024 at Faith Methodist Church in Richmond. The immediate family will gather for a graveside service at Greenlawn Memorial Park later that afternoon. Pallbearers will include Chris and Casey McDaniel, Jon Williamson, Troy Leslie, Jim Baker and Richard Harris. For those wishing, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to : Faith Methodist Church Memorial Fund Kairos Vance Unit Kairos PO Box 1512 Sugar Land, Texas 77487-1512 Alpha Houston Tributes and words of condolence may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd. (Hwy 59 South @ FM 2218), Rosenberg, Texas 77471, Phone: 281-341-8800.

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Mary V. Cummins French

June 14, 1936 - November 29, 2024