Mary Wine Obituary With profound sadness we announce the passing of Mary Ellen (Harrison) Wine. She left us in her 94th year and passed away peacefully in her home in Lubbock, Texas on September 25, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family and friends. Mary Ellen was born on October 28, 1930 in Tabor, Texas. She was the fourth child of Nora Annie (Holiday) and Isaac Brown "IB" Harrison who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her six siblings, Lorraine (Chaffin), Helen (Lero), Lila Mae (Wayne), Sonny, and twins Roland and Mattie (Smith). On February 12, 1949 Mary Ellen married Oscar Theodore "O.T" Wine. They lived in a number of cities including Bryan, Petrolia, Texas, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Lubbock before settling in Brownfield, Texas. Together Mary Ellen and O.T. were blessed with two children who were the joy of her life. She radiated love, was a devoted wife and mother, and was known for being conscientious, dedicated, kind, and patient. Mary Ellen attended school and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in Bryan, Texas. She was employed in a number of jobs in her earlier years including Sears in Bryan and Duncan Press in Lubbock. She also owned Duncan Press Copy Center. In 1982 she joined NTS Communications in Lubbock where she worked until her retirement in 1996. A devoted Christian, Mary Ellen was a member of Highland Baptist Church in Lubbock. Mary Ellen leaves behind her loving children, Bobby (Sherry) and Gaye (Mike), who will miss her dearly. She is also survived by three grandchildren, John Robert Wine (Courtney), James Justin "JJ" Wine, and Whitney Elizabeth Wine and great grandchildren, Sasha Irina Wine and Stetson James Wine. Also surviving her are 16 nieces and nephews, 24 great nieces and nephews, and 25 great-great nieces and nephews. The family will host a Celebration of Life for Mary Ellen on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 11:00 am in College Station at family-owned P.O.E.T.S, located at 1637 Texas Avenue. On Sunday, October 19 a graveside interment will take place at the Wheelock Cemetery in nearby Wheelock. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association. The Wine and Ward families would also like to extend our utmost appreciation to Accent Hospice Care for the loving and respectful care they provided to Mary Ellen and our families during this difficult and emotional time. We would like to specifically recognize Ashlee, Reverend Henry, Matt, Rae, and Monica for so gently and kindly making Mary Ellen's final days as comforting and peaceful as possible. Services

Celebration of Life Saturday October 18, 2025 11:00 AM College Station, Texas Avenue

Interment Sunday October 19, 2025 1:00 PM Wheelock Cemetery, Wheelock