Ignoring the other scriptural references to Jesus’ earthly half family, there is a vast difference from respecting Mary versus worshiping her. I don’t remember any of the apostles asking her to pray to God for them.
When I was a Catholic, I worshipped Mary. Now that I am an ex Catholic, I don't. I respect her for sure, but that's all.
I don't recall any of the Apostles asking her to pray for them, unless they asked for her prayers, the same way they would ask any of the Christians to pray for them. I am sure they were not into necromancy, so once they died, no one asked them to pray for them anymore.