Mary H Connally

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Mary Helen (Ogden) Connally, 92, of Belton passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026 at a Belton care facility.

Funeral services for Mary will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Dossman Funeral Home Chapel in Belton with Chaplain John Ratliff officiating. Burial will be private at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

Mary was born to Carolyn Ann (Pinno) Ogden and Charles Mack Ogden on February 12, 1934 in Marlin, Texas. She was raised in and around the Riesel, Mart, Bosqueville, Texas area. Mary lived in Arlington, Texas from 1955-1973 before moving to San Saba and finally settling in to the Belton, Texas area in 1975 where she lived and helped build their home until she passed away. Mrs. Connally met and married Leslie O. Connally in Waco, Texas, where as a teen she and her sister Betty had moved into an apartment together. She met Leslie at the drug store in downtown Waco, and their first date was at the roller rink in Waco. They were married on April 7, 1951, at the chapel on Connally Air Force Base. The new couple moved to Sacramento, California before moving back to Texas.

Mrs. Connally was a Christian woman who loved her Sunday School classes at Miller Heights Baptist Church in Belton where she was a loyal and faithful member since the 70’s. Mary loved working with all the children’s ministries at the church over the years. She loved to sew and was known to makes clothes for her family as well as the public. She also enjoyed helping out the elderly and prior to her failing health, she would make adult bibs for people and with the help of her dear friend Pat Sleeth, they would sell them at Belton Market Days. Her favorite color was purple, and although she was a bit of a spicy lady who was known for telling it like it was, she was a very loving and giving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many.

Mary worked on and off when her children were younger and in school. She often took care of children at her home of which some were still a part of her life after so many years, and they affectionately called her Nanny. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed her time working in the garden and maintaining her yard. She and Leslie were members of the Gem and Mineral Club that was founded in 1961.

Mrs. Connally was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Leslie O. Connally; son Leslie O. Connally III; 5 brothers and 1 sister, as well as granddaughter Amanda Connally. She is survived by her sister Betsy Ruth Heath; daughter Deborah Kay Connally-Abbott and her husband Charles R. Abbott; son Larry Marcus Connally and his wife Cheri Connally. Also surviving are grandchildren Joe R. Williams, Robin Connally, Jeffrey Connally, Stacy Abbott-Cruz, Danielle Adams, Clinton Abbott, Allison Molina, and Shannon Connally, as well as 16 Great Grandchildren, 3 Great-Great Grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 PM on Saturday at Dossman Funeral Home prior to the funeral service.