Mary Beth Nickerson, 68, of Robinson, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021.
Service Information: A memorial service is to be held at Renew Church, 6509 Bosque Blvd., Monday, July 19, 2021 at 4:00 pm.
Mary Beth was born June 2, 1953 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to parents Edward Jesse James and Irma Lee Folsom. Mary Beth and her family moved to Texas while she was still an infant. She graduated from Robinson High School in 1970. Mary Beth met her future husband and the love of her life, Larry Nickerson, while she was in the fifth grade, drinking from a water fountain. They were married December 6, 1974 and spent the next 46 years together. Mary Beth was an accountant with Talbert & Talbert for 20 years until her retirement. She then became the apartment manager where her and Larry resided until her passing.
While Mary Beth enjoyed traveling and going to WinStar Casino to win big, she truly loved and enjoyed her time with family more than anything and they were the most important thing in this life to her. Mary Beth never met a stranger and will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
She was preceded in death by parents, Edward Jesse James and Irma Lee Folsom; and mother-in-law and best friend, Doris Biddle.
Mary Beth is survived by her husband of 46 years, Larry Nickerson; son, Jeff Lathern and wife, Stacie; daughter, Aimee Mickett; grandchildren, Hailey and husband, Brad, Grant Lathern, Pearson Lathern, Samantha Beck and husband, Willie, Jordan Mickett and Devin Mickett; great-grandchildren, Camrie, Harlow, McCrae, Hayden and Harper; half-brother, James; and half-sister, Cheryl.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
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My heart breaks for you. Mary was a wonderful friend. My prayers 🙏. My condolence.
Judy (Gelushia)Mcgee
I’m so sorry for your loss. Beth was a very sweet lady.
Dear family, so sorry for your loss. I’ve known Mary Beth for a long time and she was a hoot. I know she has been through a lot in her life, but her pain is over. Prayers for all
Sincerely Kathy Thompson Moss
I’m so sorry for your loss. Beth was a sweet friend. My thoughts and prayers are with Larry and the family.
Beth will be sorely missed. Larry, Jeff, Aimee, and the rest of the family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your famiky.
What a terrible loss for her family and friends. It just happened so quickly. I will miss her greatly.
I’m very sorry for the loss. A couple years ago, we each had no idea we had more siblings. It was surreal to learn Mary Beth was my half sister and even more surreal to get a chance to meet her in person. She was hilarious, feisty, loving and just a pleasure to be around.
I’m sorry I can’t be there in person but my wife and I have donated to the American Heart Association in her memory.
Much love to all,
James & Tammy Jackson
Madison, Wisconsin
Larry, I am so sorry for your loss. I am Mary Beth’s cousin by DNA. I wish I had got to know her better. Again I am so sorry for your loss. With love, Medetta