Mary Beth, and her husband, Bob, have been part of the Fort Hood community since they were first stationed here in 1987. When Bob retired after serving for 23 years, Mary Beth was able to realize her life-long dream of completing law school.

She graduated from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas in 1998, and has practiced law in Bell, Coryell and Lampasas counties, as well as in Federal Court. Mary Beth has served as City prosecutor for Nolanville and Temple.

Mary Beth and Bob have three children and three grandchildren. Their boys, Josh and Rob, serve on active duty in the US Army, Rob will return to Iraq in the Fall. Mary Beth and Bob recently became grandparents for the fourth time. Their daughter Tonya gave birth to a beautiful baby girl - her first. Tonya’s husband Hugo Rosas is currently attending training to become a US Border Patrol Agent. Bob Harrell is a retired Army Warrant Officer, businessman, and serves on reserve duty as an Investigator for the Coryell County District Attorney.

Mary Beth co-chairs the Gatesville Boys and Girls Club’s Capital Campaign. Mary Beth and Bob are members of the Killeen, Copperas Cove, Temple and Gateville Chambers of Commerce, the Lions Club, Association of the US Army (AUSA), and the Exchange Club.

Mary Beth and Bob live on a small ranch in Gatesville where they raise a few head of cattle, like to ride their horses and tend to their dogs.