Gladys Marie Karr Mote, 81 of Friona, formerly of Grady, N.M. passed away September 2, 2026 in Friona. Celebration of Life Services have been scheduled for 10:00 AM Mt. Time Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at the Grady Methodist Church in Grady, N.M. with Pastor Suzanne Brockmeier, officiating. Burial follows in the Grady Cemetery by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona, Texas.

She was born April 22, 1945 in Bauxite, Arkansas to MB and Ora Lee Petty Karr and lived a life centered around loving family and caring for others. Marie met the love of her life, Bill Mote while working as a waitress in Clovis. It didn’t take long for her to go from city waitress to country farm wife. Just 3 months after meeting, they were married on Christmas Day 1963. Their love stood the test of time, sharing 58 years of marriage before Bill passed away on October 16, 2021. Marie loved Bill deeply and treasured their life together on the family farm.

After raising her two children Monty and Leanne, she spent over 20 years working in the cafeteria at Grady Municipal Schools where her caring heart extended far beyond her own family. She loved the children that she was able to help nourish throughout the years and took great pride in feeding and caring for generations of students. For Marie, it was her way of showing love and taking care of those around her. Her kindness (and rolls) left an impression on countless children who passed through the school cafeteria over the years. Marie will be remembered for many things, but most of all for giving the very best hugs. Her hugs made one feel safe, loved and right at home.

Although saying goodbye leaves and emptiness that can’t be filled, there is comfort knowing that Marie is finally reunited with her beloved husband Bill, and son Monty with two little Dachschund dogs Red and Smokey trailing behind. After so many years apart we can only imagine that beautiful reunion, and one of her all-consuming Marie hugs waiting for each.

Marie is preceded in death by her parents- MB and Ora Lee Karr, husband- Billy Ray Mote, son- Monty Bill Mote, sisters-Cherry Williams, Penny O’Toole and Pat Sherwood.

She is survived by her daughter-Leanne Carter and husband Wayne of Wheatland, brothers-Wayne Karr and wife Caroline of Azle, Texas, Joe Karr of Odessa, Texas, Jim Karr and wife Delores of Belton, Texas, Mike Karr and wife Janet of Lewisville, Texas, grandchildren-Dalton Thomas and wife Ashley of Grady, and Brenna Kight and husband JT of Jacksonville, North Carolina, great-grandchildren-Addison, Kimber, and Tripp Thomas, Frasier and Hollis Kight.

Marie leaves behind a family who loved her dearly and will forever carry with them the memories, love and hugs she so freely gave.

Memorials can be sent to Prairie Acres Nursing Home 201 East 15th St. Friona, Texas 79035.

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