Mary Jane (Harris) Hoffman

December 27, 1935 – March 24, 2017

Mary Jane Hoffman, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2017, at Green Valley Nursing Home in Perry, OK, surrounded by her family.

Born December 27, 1935, in Cleveland, OK, she was the daughter of Denver Claude and Pearl Rachel (Shipman) Harris. She attended school in Perry and graduated from Perry High School in 1956.

On January 11, 1965, she married Bill Hoffman in Perry, OK.

Mary Jane loved the Lord with all her heart. She was of the Pentecostal faith and attended Perry Full Gospel church. She helped teach during Bible School for many years.

She had a deep love for animals, whether it be her little dogs, or just sitting outside watching the birds or squirrels. She always found time to go shopping, especially for another pair of shoes that she may not have needed.

Survivors include one son, Darl Eugene Hoffman and wife Debbie of Perry, OK; three daughters, Pamela Jane Hoffman and friend Ted Shepherd, Billie Rae Patak and husband Mike, and Teresa Lynn McVay and husband Shawn all of Perry, OK; one brother, Doug Harris of Perry, OK; seven grandchildren, Jason Hoffman and wife Shelly of Berthoud, CO, Jessica Wiechman and husband Dustin of West Point, NE, Jennifer Hoffman and significant other Tyler Slagle of West Point, NE, Chris Edgar of Perry, OK, Brandon Patak of Perry, OK, Halston McVay of Allen, TX, and Wyatt McVay of Perry, OK; Ten great-grandchildren; a very close cousin that was more like a sister, Janice Meyer; nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Hoffman in 2001; one brother, Bobby Harris; parents, and an infant sister.

A Celebration of Mary Jane’s life will be 2PM Thursday, March 30, 2017, at First Assembly of God church in Perry. Interment will follow at Grace Hill Cemetery. Pastor Clydene Williams will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Perry Humane Society.