Mary Lou Luxton Money, 75, of Monahans, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2012 after a 22-year battle with cancer. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel in Midland with Brother Lynn Money, officiating. Mary Lou was born September 26, 1937 in El Paso, TX to J.T. and Gertie Luxton. She graduated from Thomas A. Edison High School in San Antonio, TX in 1956. She married Kenneth Lee money on May 23, 1957 in Wickett, TX. They made their home all across the oil patches of Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico, finally settling in Monahans, TX.Mary Lou was a beloved wife, mother and Nana. She was an active member of various bowling leagues and truly enjoyed the sport and friendships. She held numerous positions in the retail, beauty, and oil & gas industries. She was a wonderful mentor to fellow cancer patients and survivors.Survivors include husband of 55 years, Kenneth Money; son, James Money and wife Judy of Bridgeport, TX; daughter, Carol Money of Chico, TX; son, Donny Money and wife Dawn of Midland, TX; grandchildren, Donald Money of Bridgeport, TX, Jodi Money of Bridgeport, TX, Kristina Lewis and husband Charlie of Eielson AFB, AK, and BreAnna Dunham and husband Riley of Midland, TX; great grandchildren, Tristan and Easton Lewis; brothers, Lynn Luxton and wife Pat of Junction, TX, Ernie Luxton and wife Janie of Weatherford, TX, and Charley Luxton of Bridgeport, TX; brothers-in-law, Clovis Money and wife Jamie of Grapevine, TX and Lynn Money and wife Sherlyn of Odessa, TX; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,