Mary Fred Quartararo passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015 at the age of 101. She was born on December 2, 1914 in Salem, Arkansas. Mary was a forty-six year resident of Beaumont and the wife of Vincent J. Quartararo.

Mrs. Quartararo was a loving mother, grandmother, and an exceptional cook. Her genuine interest in family and friends reflected her caring nature and was evident throughout her many long lasting friendships. Mary was also a courageous breast cancer survivor and a member of the Catholic Knights of the Holy Sepulcher.

She is survived by children, Marilyn Kay Hungerford; Laura Jane Clepper and her husband, Joe; and Vincent J “Buddy” Quartararo; grandchildren, Jeremy J Shaw; Jeff Simmons and his wife, Jen; Brad Simmons and his wife, Meg; and Joey Clepper; great-grandchildren, Logan Shaw, Jack Simmons,  Andrew Simmons, Maya Simmons,  Avery Simmons; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent J. Quartararo and daughter, Elizabeth Ann Simmons.

A Rosary for Mrs. Quartararo will be recited at 6:00 p.m., Monday, December 14, 2015, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont with a gathering of family and friends to follow.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2715 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.