Mary Lee Nails

Mary Lee Nails obituary, Salem, AR

Mary Lee Nails

Mary Nails Obituary

Visit the Doty Family Funeral Service - Salem website to view the full obituary.

Mary Lee Nails, 58, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, March 2, 2026, in Salem.

She was born in Arroyo Grande, California, on January 29, 1968, daughter of Daniel and Barbara (Burr) Rodrigues. She was united in marriage to Michael Nails in Grover Beach, California, on March 19, 2002. Mary loved her family and spending time with them, especially her grandkids. She enjoyed watching crime shows, the Dallas Cowboys, dancing and riding roller coasters. She was of the Catholic faith.

Mary is survived by her husband Michael Nails of Salem; sons Zzyzyx Hall of Ash Flat, Arkansas and Anthony Rodrigues (Leticia) of Highland, Arkansas; daughters Mya Fears (Dennis) of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Kenyale Nails of Oakland, California; sisters Barbara Stowe-Ranieri of Syracuse, New York, Susan Rontel of Florida and Loretta Chocan of California; grandchildren Abigail Fears, Daniel Fears, Kaccen Hall, Alizah Hall, Jazzlyn Hall, Mallory Hall, Ezerah Hall, Eli Rodrigues, Jaxson Rodrigues, Addison Rodrigues, Kohlson Rodrigues and Jahkai Fowler and best friend Annette Gonzalez.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Linda Hall and Roxanne Farrell and brother Edward Stowe.

No services to be held at this time.


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Doty Family Funeral Service - Salem

140 North Pickren Street PO Box 395, Salem, AR 72576

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