Mary Lou Pannell

Mary Lou Easley Pannell was born in Chicora, PA to Maurice James Easley and
Mildred Neff Easley on August 27, 1948.

She attended Fairview-Karns City High School. After graduating from high school in 1966, she attended Clarion State College and received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1970. In 1973 she received a Master of Science degree from Slippery Rock State College.

For 15 years Mary Lou worked as a teacher in the Butler Area School in Connoquenessing Elementary School. Active in her faith community, Mary Lou was a member and past president of the Butler chapter of Southwest Pennsylvanians for Human Life.

What began as simple correspondence to a stranger in Texas ended with a lasting relationship with a person she deeply loved. She married Patrick William Pannell of Fort Worth, Texas at Saint Peter Roman Catholic Church in Butler, PA on April13, 1985. She then moved to Arlington, Texas with her husband. Seeking a quieter life, Patrick and Mary Lou moved to Morgan Mill, Texas in 1992. For many years,she and her husband provided medical billing and business consultations to physician clients.

Mary Lou enjoyed country living, reading, and following political and current events. She held memberships in Confraternity of the Rosary and Legion of Mary.

She is proceeded in death by her parents, and her husband of 40 years. Survived by her siblings: Joyce Wilson (Phil deceased), Rose Ann Rattigan (Ben deceased),Dottie Thomas, Connie Schawl (George), Maureen Easley-Pahler (Tom), Edward Easley (Leeann), and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Brendan Catholic Church, 1444 W.Washington St., Stephenville, TX 76401.