Mary Ella (Cuz) Stratton Coester was born in Blum, Texas on March 31, 1915 and died June 9, 2008.Mary (Cuz) graduated from Harris School of Nursing in Ft. Worth, Texas and from Baylor University Hospital, School of Anesthesia in Dallas. She was married to B.B. (Joe) Coester on December 23, 1939.Mary spent many years in volunteer work, mostly with the hospital auxiliary both in Midland and Casper, Wyoming; the tutoring program at Casa de Amigos and Meals on Wheels.She was preceded in death by her husband, B.B. (Joe) Coester and brother, Donald Stratton.She is survived by one brother, two nieces and one nephew.A celebration of Mary and Joe's lives will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church on June 20, 2008 at 3:00pm with Rev. Jennifer Innis, officiating.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,