Obituary For Mary Elizabeth Elia Mary Elia January 30, 1972 – July 22, 2025 Mary Elia, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on July 22, 2025, at the age of 53. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose kindness, strength, and love touched everyone who knew her. Mary is survived by her children: son Dakota Williams and daughter-in-law Heather Williams; daughter Jessica Williams and son-in-law Cody Gay; and daughter Breianna Mullins and her husband Greg Mullins. She was a proud and loving “Grandma Mary” to her grandchildren: Emmalyn, Annaleigh, Scarlett, Nathan, and Liam. She is also survived by her sisters Kathleen Partida and Christina Elia, her brother Frankie Elia, nieces Desiree Pearce and LJ, and nephew Dustin Pearce. Mary was reunited in heaven with her mother, also named Mary, her father Frank and her beloved sister, Kimmy. To know Mary was to love her. She had the kind of heart that would gladly give you her last dollar or the last bite of her meal. Her generosity, fierce loyalty, and pride in her family were unmatched. Mary was a true warrior—she faced many challenges in her life and overcame them with incredible resilience and faith. A private celebration of Mary’s life will be held by her family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to a cancer foundation of your choice. Her memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved her deeply.

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