Mary Melvinnia Groomes, age 37

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Lost to gun violence on February 28, 2026 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

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  • Nickname:
    6 Ms. Mary Mack
    4 Miss Mary
    5 Always fought back all the boys to ba Aunt Dee's shot gun girl.
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  • Number of children:
    11 5
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  • Personality:
    12 Funny, outgoing, loving
    13 loving mother daughter sister aunt and cousin
    12 Kind hearted, Loyal, Understanding
    10 A precious woman that loved so hard.
    7 one of the sweetest people ever you will be missed
    2 trustworthy
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  • Occupation:
    5 dietary aide
    6 Cook
    1 fast-food
    1 manager
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  • Workplace:
    7 BHRC
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  • Schools attended:
    3 Waynesville High School
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  • Comments:
    7 Forever living threw our hearts!
    5 I love you G always!
    4 you got this this time Mary Fly High Baby Girl
    6 You'll Forever Be In My Heart, Rest Easy Beautiful!! #Forever37
    1 Gone way to soon,but will never be forgotten. Love you Mary
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