Mary L. Wilcoxson

Mary Lou Wilcoxson
November 17, 1946 ~ July 2, 2024

Mary Lou Wilcoxson was born November 17, 1946 in Sheridan, Wyoming. She grew up and attended school in Downs, Kansas.

In 1962 Mary Lou met Jerome Wilcoxson and they married on April 6, 1963, they started out married life in Osborne, Kansas where they had their first child, a daughter Lisa. After Lisa’s birth Jerome and Mary Lou moved to Salina for better work opportunities. In 1968 they had their second child, a son Darrin. In 2019 they lost their son at age 50 to Influenza A.

Mary Lou had a wonderful job opportunity in Salina working in the early days of Tony’s Pizza which is now Schwan’s Global Supply Chain. She was a supervisor working closely with Al Schwan. Mom would tell us stories of business trips with Al piloting the small plane. Al knew that Mom wasn’t fond of the small plane and she had a small bladder requiring use of the bathroom often. Al had an ornery streak so he would get close to Salina coming home and then detour by the nearest lake or body of water and fly low over it pointing it out to Mom to torment her. Mom had much respect for Al. She was working up the corporate ladder at Tony’s when she became permanently disabled due to a work injury. She became severely injured while trying to protect her employees from being hurt.

Mary Lou and Jerome spent 61 years together prior to her passing on July 2, 2024. During their years together she dealt with many medical issues and dealt with much pain from her work injury. She ultimately passed from Pancreatic Cancer diagnosed on April 30, 2024.

Mary Lou is survived by her husband Jerome of the home. Her daughter Lisa (Brian) and grandson Colby all of Salina. Daughter in Law Melissa Wilcoxson of Wellington, granddaughter Hollie White (Jake) and sons Carter and Lucas of Wellington, granddaughter Morgan Gibbs (Brett) of Towanda, grandson Eli Wilcoxson of Wellington. Special family friend/daughter Judy DeHerrera and her family of Brookville.

She was predeceased by her son Darrin, her parents Stanley and Mary Bolin as well as her parents in law Harold and Mildred Wilcoxson.

Mary Lou requested that only a graveside service be held which will take place at 11:00 on Tuesday July 9, 2024 at Roselawn Memorial Park; casual dress please. Prior to the service visitation with the family will take place at Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services, 1920 E. Crawford from 9:00 to 10:30. The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice of Salina for their compassion and wonderful care in Mary Lou’s final two weeks of life with special thanks to Yvonne and Jana. We also appreciate the kindness and help extended from Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services. Online condolences may be sent to www.roselawnsalina.com.