Longtime Texas Resident Mary Wilder Dies at 79

Wilder's family to host visitation and graveside service in Early, Texas

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Mary Wilder, a 79-year-old resident of May, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026. Her family will host a visitation on Sunday, February 15th from 3-5 PM at Heartland Funeral Home in Early, followed by a graveside service at 10 AM on Monday, February 16th at Jenkin Springs Cemetery.

Why it matters

Wilder's passing marks the loss of a longtime member of the May, Texas community. Her family and friends will gather to honor her life and legacy through the upcoming visitation and graveside service.

The details

Mary Wilder, age 79, passed away peacefully in May, Texas on February 10, 2026. Her family will host a visitation on Sunday, February 15th from 3-5 PM at Heartland Funeral Home in Early, Texas. A graveside service will then be held at 10 AM on Monday, February 16th at Jenkin Springs Cemetery, also under the direction of Heartland Funeral Home.

  • Wilder passed away on February 10, 2026.
  • Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 15th from 3-5 PM.
  • Graveside service will be on Monday, February 16th at 10 AM.

The players

Mary Wilder

A 79-year-old resident of May, Texas who passed away on February 10, 2026.

Heartland Funeral Home

The funeral home in Early, Texas that is hosting the visitation and directing the graveside service for Wilder.

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The takeaway

The passing of Mary Wilder marks the loss of a longtime member of the May, Texas community, and her family and friends will gather to honor her life through the upcoming visitation and graveside service.