Mary Lynn Paxton , 82, of Longview, formerly of Center, entered into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, July 10, 2025, in Longview.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 14, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  A celebration of Mary's life will be held at 11:00 a.m., July 15, 2025, at Watson & Sons Chapel.  Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha.

Born September 28, 1942, in Shelby County, Mary is the daughter of Neil Gillis and Joyce Holt Scott.  She worked in the cafeteria at Center ISD for over thirty years, a job she dearly loved.  Mary's hobbies included reading, going to the beach, and looking at beautiful flowers.  Being a grandmother was one of her greatest joys in life.  Mary was a member of Alpine Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by her daughters, Shana and husband Mark Jones of Gilmer and Kim Marshall of Longview; son, Charles Paxton of Longview; five grandchildren; and one great granddaughter.

Already in Heaven waiting to welcome her was her husband, Charles Paxton; granddaughter, Caitlyn Jones; parents, Neil Gillis and Joyce Holt Scott; brother, Bob Crocker; and sister, Sue Walker.

Pallbearers will be Tucker Jones, Charles Paxton, Chuck Collins, Mark Jones, Dyllan Fields, Kevin Walker, and Tristin Paxton.