Mary Allen Hess

Mary Allen Hess obituary, Victoria, TX

Mary Allen Hess

Mary Hess Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grace Funeral Home - Victoria on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Mary Allen Hess, aged 68, of Victoria, Texas, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, in Victoria. She was born on February 26, 1957, in New Jersey, to the late Samuel Allen, Sr. and Ethel Allen.
Services are currently pending.
Mary had a passion for reading and a particular fondness for science fiction films. She relished bike rides and traveling. Additionally, she cherished moments spent with her grandchildren. Her love for rock and roll music was profound, and she attended numerous concerts. Mary had a zest for life and will be deeply missed.
To honor her memory, Mary is survived by her daughter, Samantha Marie Hess, of Victoria, Texas; her sons, Christopher Michael Hess (Carol Rawlins), of Victoria, Texas, and Robert Allen Hess, Jr. (Pru Hess), of Victoria, Texas; and her brothers, Nathan Allen, of New Hampshire; Samuel Allen, Jr., of Florida; along with 9 grandchildren.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Allen, Sr. and Ethel Allen; spouse, Robert Allen Hess, Sr.; brother, Fred Rossi; daughter-in-law, Carol Rawlins.
Memorial Donations can be made to Grace Funeral Home.
Thoughts and memories may be shared online at www.gracefuneralhome.net.
Arrangements and services are under the personal care of Grace Funeral Homes & Cemeteries.
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