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Mary Alton

1943 - 2025

BORN

1943

DIED

2025

Mary Alton Obituary

Mary Joella Alton, 82, of Ceres, went home to be with Jesus on September 21, 2025. She was born to Everett and Phyllis Conway and was the beloved wife of the late Leon K. Alton. She was a loving mom to Troy Rodgers (Katie), Tracy Peart (Roy), Trena Jones (David), Teresa Cook (Joe), Scott Alton (Debbie), Randall Alton (Jahlah), and leaves behind many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by siblings Gary, Cheryl, Cole, Jacquline "Dottie", and Barbara, and is survived by brothers Clement "Sonny" Conway (Dolores) and Robert "Bob" Conway (Toni), as well as Linda, Michael, and Frieda.

Mary worked as a school bus driver for more than 30 years and was a faithful member of Central General Baptist Church. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the hospice team at Casa de Modesto for their compassionate care. Graveside service will be held October 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Ceres Memorial Park.

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Published by Modesto Bee from Sep. 26 to Sep. 28, 2025.

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Rios Family

October 11, 2025

May the memory you have about your love one, be with you always.
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Bob and Toni Conway

September 27, 2025

We send our continued prayer, love and condolences to our sister“s family. You all were there for her in this unexpected illness. Your example of commitment, 24 hour care and diligence to be near her is admirable and exemplary to all of us. We all will miss her but so grateful she is with Jesus, her husband and Dad and Mom. God bless you all with His comforting presence. Uncle Bob, Aunt Toni

Kim Davidson

September 27, 2025

My condolences to my sweet friend, Tracy.

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