Mary Katherine Mellgren

Mary Mellgren, age 93, of West, passed away late Thursday evening, May 21, 2020 at Town Hall Estates in Hillsboro. Due to inclement weather, Funeral Services for Mrs. Mellgren will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West instead of St. Mary's Cemetery. Mary will lie-in-state from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mary was born May 11, 1927 in Bosqueville, the daughter of Oliver and Willie Belle (Kirk) Halbert. She attended schools in Bosqueville and was a graduate of Waco High School. On April 6, 1944 she was united in marriage to Dr. Walter Mellgren in Waco. Walter preceded her in death on December 4, 2014. Mary was a longtime and faithful member of the First Baptist Church in West. She was a co-owner and Chiropractic Assistant with her husband at Mellgren Chiropractic Clinic in West. Mary enjoyed working with flowers and making floral arrangements. She loved all animals, barrel racing, and working on the dairy farm and family ranch. She was an avid sports fan and attended all sports that her children and grandchildren were involved in. She was a Sunday School Teacher, Cub Scout Den Mother, Girl Scout Leader, and a member of the Women's Missionary Union and local Ladies Bridge Club. Mary is also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Oliver Halbert III; and a sister, Abigail Kamm. Survivors include her children, Dr. Walter J. Mellgren Jr. and wife Linda Lee of West, Stephen Mellgren of Whitney, and Cindy Belle McElrath and husband Terry of West; grandchildren, Michelle Mellgren, Lynette Draper and husband Charles, Walt Mellgren III, Melissa Glenn and husband Jon David, Dr. Michael Mellgren and wife Stephanie, Jaime Redmon, Matthew Nemec and wife Nicole, David Mellgren, Brandon Mellgren and wife Madison, and Mary Jane McElrath and fiancée Blaine Picha; 22 great grandchildren; a great great granddaughter; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers are Walt Mellgren III, Michael Mellgren, David Mellgren, Brandon Mellgren, Matthew Nemec, Charles Draper, Blaine Picha, and Jon David Glenn. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund or the charity of your choice.