Mary Celeste

Mcclellan Wootan

Mary Celeste McClellan Wootan died in her home in Lubbock, TX on December 30, 2021 from natural causes.  She was 76 years old.

Mary Celeste was a longtime resident of Sweetwater, TX before her move to Lubbock in October 2020. Mary Celeste was born on May 31, 1945 in Stamford, TX to her parents William Maurice McClellan and Mary Lou Waldrep McClellan.  She was married to Les Wootan for 55 years before his death in March 2020.  She was a loving wife, mom, grandmother, sister and friend who loved the ones close to her unconditionally and loved the Lord with all of her heart. Mary Celeste loved cooking, reading, taking care of her flowers and spending time with her dogs and family, especially her grandchildren.  She was a longti me member of First Baptist Church where she attended regularly before moving to First United Methodist Church.  Her favorite thing to do in her spare time was to play bridge with her close friends.

Mary Celeste is survived by her son, William Wootan of Lubbock, TX; her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Jason Davis of Highlands Ranch, CO; her four grandchildren, Madeline Wootan, Cassidy, Isabella and Zachary Davis; her sister and brother-in-law, Pam and Tim Cox of Amarillo, Texas, formally of Stamfor d, Texas; her sister-in-laws Nancilu McClellan of Arlington, Texas and Doris Wootan of Brownwood, Texas; as well as many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Les Wootan; daughter, Carolyn Celeste Wootan; her parents and her brother , Mike McClellan. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 4th, in Stamford, TX at 2:00pm with Rev. Ryan Strebeck officiating . A viewing will be held at McCoy Funeral Home on Monday, January 3rd and the morning of Tuesday, January 4th for anyone who wants to pay their respect s.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to First United Methodist Church in Mary Celeste's name.