Mary L. Nichols was born January 20, 1936. She was preceded in death by her parents Ernestine and Grant Shipp; her brothers, Roger Palmer and Kenneth Palmer. Mary graduated from Douglas High School in 1954 and in 1955, Mary married Alonzo Anderson. To this union three children were born: Phyllis, Robin and Tony.

Mary was involved in the community. She was the President of the Cosmopolitan Ladies of Oklahoma City. Mary loved bowling, sewing, and cooking. Mary was a member of Wildewood Christian Church at the time of her passing.

On September 30, 2019, god called Mary home. She leaves to cherish her memory, children; Phyllis Pollard, Robin Anderson (Vernell), Tony Anderson, Gloria Davenport, sisters-in-law; VanDora Palmer and Jessie Lee Palmer, grandchildren; Nicole James (Keenan), Michael Pollard (Julia), Ryan Pollard, Alonzo Anthony Anderson II, Tiffani Saunders, Jason Williams SiKethi Robinson, great grandchildren; Kameron James, KeShaun James, Aiyana Stevenson, Nehemiah Pollard; great-great grandson, Kayne DeAnthony James, special family; Leonardo DeBose (brother), Shirley Russell (cousin), Theresa Duncan (friend), and a host of relatives and friends.

Psalm 23

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thy rod and staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.