Mary Jean Collard Was born November 22, 1936 in McNary County, TN to Edyth Gream. She died August 7, 2012 at Golden Living Center, Malden, MO at the age of 75 years, 8 months and 17 days. She was united in marriage to Jess Collard he preceded her in death, also preceding her in death were her parents, Edyth & Clayton Gream, One brother; Vernon Gream, she was a member of the Boekerton Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memories one son, Michael (Donna) Thacker of Kennett, MO, her daughter, Myra Ward of Sikeston, MO, sisters; Linda Richardson, Colorado Springs, CO, Patsy Crock of Romney, West Virginia, brothers, Marvin Gream of Portageville, MO & Ronnie Gream Jackson, TN, 3 grandchildren, William Clayton Thacker, Robert Chambers, Megan Gould and a host many other relatives and friends.