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04/21/45
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09/17/25
MARY TESTA Obituary
APRIL 21, 1945 -
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
GLOBE - Mary (Kellerman) Testa, 80, formerly of Plano, died on September 17, 2025.
Mary was very active in the Plano community. She was an Encore Volunteer for the Plano Chamber Orchestra; served on the Board of Directors and as President for the Plano Symphony Orchestra; received the Harte-Hanks Newspaper “Woman Who Makes A Difference” Award in 1995; was an Ambassador and Education Committee member for the Plano Chamber of Commerce; and graduated from the Plano Citizen Police Academy and Leadership Plano.
Mary joined her family in Globe, Arizona in 1999, and earned a bachelor's in education from Grand Canyon University. She taught Culinary Arts at San Carlos and Liberty High Schools and was a Board member of the Friends of the Globe Public Library.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Michael.
She is survived by her daughters, Tiffany (Sean) Williams and their children Evan and Alexandra, Crysta Ojers and her daughter Eaven, and her sister, Margo (Bob) Bracamonte.
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Diana Verillo
October 9, 2025
Margo, Tiffany & Crysta I am so sorry to hear the loss of
cousin Mary Ellen. She was a wonderful person and I´m sure will be greatly missed!!
Elaine Bona
October 9, 2025
I have many childhood memories of our cousin Mary Ellen from family picnics to visits to Texas. She was a sweet girl and a lovely lady. I know her family and friends will miss her but I know her heavenly family are happy to have her home. Margo, so sorry for your loss. May she RIP!!! Please give your Auburn family sympathy to Tiffany, Christa and their families for us.
Kathleen Testa
October 8, 2025
Mary was such a lovely lady. She will be remembered and missed by so many. May she rest in peace united with Uncle Dom, Aunt Ruth and cousin Michael.
Christine O´Brien
September 20, 2025
The world is missing a wonderful woman. May you rest in peace. Love, Chris O´Brien
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