Marie Beth Redding passed away Tuesday, March 16, at the age of 65 with her family by her side. She was born April 29, 1944, in Spearman Texas and united in marriage to Earl Kenneth Redding on July 23, 1960 in Eugene, Ore.

She is survived by her five children: Debbie Kelley of Rocklin, Kenny Redding of El Nido, Richard Redding of Mariposa, Joyce Glenn of Morrison, CO; and Marsha Bolser of Merced; 10 grandchildren: Douglas and Nicholas Kelley, Lisa Smith, Erica and Cortney Redding, Lee and Tiffany Boyett and Tyler Glenn, Ryan and Alyssa Mitchell; two great-grandchildren: Olivia Lent and Chastity Kelley; and brother, Henry Adair.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Henry E. and Elsie Adair; brothers: Arthur, Dale, and Richard Neal Adair; and sister Kathleen Warren.

A memorial service was held March 18 in Mariposa.

Beth was a loving mother and maintained a positive attitude throughout her life. She was known for her great cooking at the Saw Mill restaurant in Mariposa. She loved to read books, take walks and watch “Law and Order.” She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.