Mary Lee Calvert

Services for Mary Lee Katen Calvert, 84, of Chandler, are scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Chandler Memorial Funeral Home, with Reverand Sheila Silva officiating. Interment will follow at Chandler Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Chandler Memorial Funeral Home.
Mary Lee Katen Calvert was born in San Francisco, CA on August 12, 1941 to parents, Frank Katen and Mamie Bettencourt Katen. Mary was raised most of her life in Dos Palos, CA, where she graduated high school in 1959. Mary moved to FT. Worth, TX in 1971. There, she met the love of her life, William "Cal" Shelton Calvert Sr. Their relationship began in the year 1974 and they were married on November 24, 1976. They had almost 40 years together before his passing on April 23, 2014. She proudly gained 3 sons in his union, whom she loved and considered her own. Mary joined the Order of the Eastern Star in November of 1982 in Ft. Worth, TX and held several positions in subordinate Chapters as well as at the Grand Chapter level. At the time of her passing, her membership was at Athens Chapter No. 177, where she was a Past Matron and an endowed member. She held Secretary for several years and held other offices, as well. She was also an endowed member of TMRC Chapter #1145 in Arlington, TX.
Mary and Cal loved camping, fishing, and spending quality time with the kids and grandkids. Upon his retirement in 1992, they moved from Hurst, TX to Lake Palestine, where they enjoyed many years of "Lake Living." They were often to be found down on their dock doing what they both enjoyed doing...fishing, boating, jet skiing, and just enjoying being together. They were both very active with the Sharon Shriners Hospital, Sharon Jeep Patrol, and Sharons Director's Staff. Mary loved and took pride in her yard and outdoor activities. She was well known for her quick wit and sharp tongue but also a giving and loving heart. Mary loved her dogs and her "adopted" dogs. She loved her Portuguese family and roots. She shared and passed down many of her recipes and traditions.
Survivors include, sons: Wm. Shelton "Butch" Calvert Jr of North Richland Hills and daughter in love, Deby Calvert of Watauga, David B. Calvert and wife Jodi of Salina, Kansas. MawMaw loved her Grandchildren: Carson Calvert and wife Devin of Keller, Graham Calvert and wife Julia of Ft. Worth, Tara Calvert Worthy and husband Jody Hamilton of Ft. Worth, Cade Calvert, Cole Calvert, Cai Calvert and Wife Tori, Joe Currey and wife Mandy of LaRue. Especially proud of her Great Grandchildren: Landon Jack Worthy, Natalie Calvert, Evelyn Hamilton, Maddox Hamilton, Mia Johnson and Madison Johnson. Many others she considered her own. Brothers: Harry "Bo" Katen and wife Lindy of CA, Ed "Punky" Katen and wife Deanne of CA, sister-in-law, Greta Katen. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of close friends. Also, her extended family, Jimmie Parker, Dennis Currey, his wife Marsha, all of their children, grandchildren, Tommie and the Rinehart family, and all who called her "utter mutter" and "NaNa Mary."
Preceding her in passing were her parents, maternal and paternal grandparents. Brothers: Richard "Dick" Katen, David Katen and wife Suzanne. Aunt Elzira Robertson, Uncle "Willie" Bettencourt. Loving and dear son Richard "Rick" L. Calvert, and the love of her life Shelton "Cal" Calvert.
Pallbearers will be Graham Calvert, Carson Calvert, Joe Currey, Matt Currey, Brady Smith, and Tommy "TJ" Rinehart Jr.
A visitation will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 6-8:00 p.m. at Chandler Memorial Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
Galveston Shrine Burns Unit
815 Market Street
Galveston, TX 77550
Or
Shriners Hospital Shreveport to the Durable Medical Equipment Fund
3100 Samford Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71103
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Chandler Memorial Funeral Home family.