- Date Of Birth: May 14, 1944
- Date Of Death: March 11, 2023
- State: New Mexico
Mary Lou Sifford, of Hobbs, was greeted by angels on March 11, 2023. She was born on May 14, 1944, in Hollis, Oklahoma to Floyd and Peggy (Carpenter) Worthley.
Mary grew up in Texas until her family moved to Hobbs in 1958. She graduated from Hobbs High School in 1963, and a year later met the love of her life. On May 29, 1965, she married Joe Sifford. She ran a daycare in her home for over 10 years, and finally, she fulfilled her dream of being a teacher when she graduated from the University of the Southwest in 1992. She taught kindergarten for 7 years at Will Rogers Elementary School before moving to Whitney, Texas. In 2008, she moved back to Hobbs to be closer to her family.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, parents, and sisters, Florene Cook, Claudia Hassen, and Scherrie Eggleton.
She is survived by her children Peggy Steele, Denise (Michael) Sims, Billy (Yvonne) Sifford. Her grandchildren Chisum, Cahill, Kaiden, Jake, and great-grandchild, Sammy. As well as nephew-like a son, Snapper-Travis Eggleton, many other nieces, nephews, her husband’s children-Virgina (Troy) Cox, Jo Clark, Kay (Wayland) Thomas, and other extended family and friends.
If you would like to make a donation in Mary’s name…Meals on Wheels in Hobbs, NM, or your favorite pet rescue would honor her memory.
