Mary Nell Bodovsky
Mary Nell Bodovsky
May 12, 1937 ~ August 2, 2024
Mary Nell Bodovsky, (Mizell) was called to Heaven on August 2, 2024 after a lengthy illness. She was born on May 12, 1937 to Thomas “Dub” Mizell and Zelda Gladys Sypert in Sexton City. She was raised in Kilgore along with her 6 siblings and spent many summers with grandparents in Hallsville.
Mary Nell married Donald E. Bodovsky on Feb. 14, 1958. They raised 4 children, initially in Longview and then moved to White Oak in 1969 and remained until her passing. Mary Nell was active in the churches she attended; First Lutheran in Longview followed by White Oak Methodist Church. She attended White Oak Community Church in her final years. She was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed painting ceramics which she gifted to many family members. She obtained her associates degree from Kilgore while working and raising 4 children. She was employed at White Oak Schools and a local camera store before retiring to enjoy traveling with family and friends.
Mary Nell was an avid sports fan and attended many of the White Oak athletic events. She especially enjoyed watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren play ball, whether it was T-ball or traveling to state championship games.
Mary Nell was preceded in death by her parents, 5 sisters -Essie, Margaret, Katherine, Dorothy, and Caroline and 1 niece, Linda. She is survived by her husband Donald, 4 children: Ricky (Julie) Bodovsky of White Oak, Susan (Herb) Hermes of Oregon, Lisa (Shane) Wilson of White Oak, and Dianna (James) Hubbard of Tyler; her brother, Doyle (Joyce) Mizell of Kilgore, 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 1 more on the way.
A graveside service will be held August 7th at 1:00 pm at the new White Oak Cemetery on Whatley road. Arrangements are under the direction of Horn-Nail-Haggard Funeral Home. The family would like to thank Kay Skinner and Kindful Health for their compassionate care this year.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the White Oak Athletic Booster Club - 203 N Oak Trail, White Oak, TX 75693.
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This lady was the sweetest caring person! She raised her children just like my mother did & was respected very much! The Bodosky’s lived about 6 houses down from me growing up! I will cherish the memories I have of Mary! Prayers for the family & peace & comfort 🙏
Randy and I love Mary Nell and Don. We have known each other through attendance at White Oak Methodist Church to White Oak Community Church. We have shared athletic events watching our grandkids play over the years and she will be missed. I’ve always been in awe of Mary Nell climbing the stairs with her cane and showing up with makeup and hair done to each event! She is well loved and a remarkable lady.
Mary Bass, Lisa Moore, Gary Moore purchased the Crystal Cross Bouquet for the family of Mary Nell Bodovsky.
Arrive in Style was purchased for the family of Mary Nell Bodovsky.
Erin Wait and family planted a Memorial Tree in honor of Mary Nell Bodovsky.
A lovely & well loved wife, mother & grandmother.
I love Marynell so much. She was my close friend when I lived there in WhiteOak. Her two girls were very close to my girls. She always had a big smile on and a sweet laugh.. Everyone loved her. Praying for the family and peace and confort.
So thankful I read this on Facebook. It hurts me so much.
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Mary Nell Bodovsky.
Carol and Leesa planted a Memorial Tree in honor of Mary Nell Bodovsky.
I absolutely loved Mrs. Mary Nell. I’m so glad I got to know her over the years of Coaching her grand babies. I loved her humor and her grit. Rest in peace my friend❣️️
The picture of her is how I always remember her. Each time I saw her, hair and makeup were on. One story that left a sweet memory is when my sister, my husband, and I went with Don and Mary Nell to Colorado to stay in a cabin owned by a friend of Don’s. I thought we would enjoy the mountain and all the flora and fauna but she had us on the road each day to visit interesting sites within an hour or two of where we stayed. It was a great trip. I know how much they loved and enjoyed their children and Grandchildren. A life well lived.
Beautiful memorial and all the wonderful family pictures.