Mary Lou Hummer of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, formerly of Booker, Tx went to be with her heavenly father on April 20, 2023 at the age of 88, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the First Christian Church of Perryton, Texas with Ralph Maxfield officiating. Burial will follow in Ochiltree Cemetery. Viewing/visitation will be held Monday, April 24, 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home in Perryton, Texas.  Arrangements are under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton.

Mary Lou Smith was born January 26, 1935 in Booneville, Arkansas to Hedrick and Sylvia (Glass) Smith. She grew up along with her sister, Laverne, on a small farm located in the Arkansas River Valley between the Ouachita and Ozark Mountains. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, aunt, friend, grandmother, and great grandmother.

After graduating from William Carey University in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, she moved to Perryton, Texas to teach school. While in Perryton, Mary met the love of her life David Hummer where they shared 39 years together. David and Mary moved to the family farm north of Huntoon where they farmed, ranched, and raised three daughters.

Mary had a love for nature and enjoyed spending time outdoors. She was an artist and avid reader. She enjoyed cooking, music, and spending time with her family and friends. Mary's carefree and loving spirit will be missed dearly.

She is survived by her three daughters, Malinda Hummer of Ft. Worth, TX, Susan Randall and husband, Ben, of Oklahoma City, OK and Stacey Herring and husband, Rick, of Ft. Worth, TX; nine grandchildren, Maggie Row and husband Jason, Aaron Martinez, Caleb Randall, Kelsey Slater and husband Weston, Keaton Randall, Canon Randall, Kristen Brock and husband Peter, Rachel Hawthorne and husband Jarad, and Allie Herring; four great-grandchildren, Harry and Maddie Row, Karsyn and Baylor Slater; brother-in-law Talmadge Nelson; and sister-in-law, Mary F. Hummer. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and friends.

S he was preceded in death by her parents Hedrick and Sylvia Smith, husband David Hummer, sister Laverne Nelson, and father and mother-in-law David D. and Mary Hummer.

Family requests memorial be in her honor to Perry Memorial Library, 22 SE 5 ^th Ave, Perryton, TX 79070 or to OGH Hospice Volunteers, 3019 Main, Perryton, TX 79070.