Mary lived a full and active life. She attended Birmingham Baptist College receiving her nursing degree. After graduating she began her career at Block and Chandler Hospital in Hartselle, AL. where she became director of nursing. Later she became the Assistant Administrator and ultimately Chief Operating Officer at Athens Limestone Hospital where she was a dedicated administrator for over thirty years.
Throughout her life she was a contributing member of her community, giving her time to Athens First United Methodist Church as a member of the Knitting Ministry. Mary was an accomplished china painter, avid knitter, and loved creating vintage lace work called tatting. Her family and friends will remember her for her bubbly personality, strength of spirit, positive outlook, and tremendous grace.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Hospice of Limestone County for their support at the end of her life. There will be a memorial service at First United Methodist Church, Athens AL, on Saturday, June 18th, at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Athens First United Methodist Church, and Hospice of Limestone County.