Mary Lea Crofford, age 83 of Granbury TX, passed away November 3, 2025. She was born on November 6, 1941, in Oklahoma City, Ok, to James Wesley Crofford and Bertie (Ball) Crofford. The family moved to Dallas where Mary grew up and attended school. She enjoyed ballet and modeling classes, as well as many summer camps. Molly was her best friend from grade school and throughout the years.

Mary Lea married John Olin Cobb Jr. on June 16th, 1960, and they were married for 37 years. Mary Lea was a sister, wife, and mother of 5 beautiful girls. She also enjoyed cooking and working in the yard. Her love of nutrition took up much of her time and she loved teaching others about good food and vitamins. She loved cooking school and the macro gourmet diet.

Mary Lea moved to Granbury, TX, where she loved the small-town feel. She worked at some of the unique shops on the square. She had just moved to Whitesboro, TX, to be closer to her kids a month before her passing.

Mary Lea Crofford was preceded in death by her parents, brother Jim Crofford, twin brother Larry Gene Crofford, sister JoAnn Ferguson, and infant son Stephen Allen Cobb.

She is survived by her 5 daughters, Elizabeth Robertson and husband Ray, Diana Cardwell, Debbie Burch, Kelli Keen and husband Simon, Laurie McCanlies and husband Jim, nieces Glenda Garcia and Stephanie Powell, and nephew David McCarter.

Mary Lea also had 15 grandchildren, Peyton, Jeffery, Lindsey, Jonathan, Casey, Randall, Megan, Haylie, Jessica, Zack, Courtney, DJ, Lexie, Shelby, and Mattie, and a host of great grandkids.