Mary M. Caughell, age 91, of Troy, OH passed away on February 28, 2025 at StoryPoint Senior Living in Troy. She was born in Victoria, Texas on December 3, 1933, to the late Merle and Ida Hornburg.

She is survived by her husband of 72 yrs: Thomas George Caughell; children: Janet Borgstadt of Phoenix, AZ, Susan Shroyer of FL and Michael (Jodene) Caughell of Troy; eleven grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Steven Michael Caughell, daughter Mary Catherine Sawchek, and grandchild Michael Sawchek.

Tom and Mary met in Texas while Tom was training to be a fighter pilot for the United States Air Force.  Once married, Mary was a dedicated housewife focused on raising her 5 ornery kids.  Mary's greatest joy in life was spending time with her kids and grandkids on Watts Bar Lake in Tennessee where her and Tom retired.

A private celebration of life for family and friends will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be expressed to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.