Mary Ellen Mallinger 82, of Amarillo passed away on February 21, 2018. Memorial service will be held Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Griggs Schooler Gordon Funeral Directors Pioneer Chapel 5400 Bell St. She met Frank Mallinger and they were married on September 8, 1957. She was a military wife and held the home together while Frank served his country. She enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling and was very adventurous. She was a seamstress, who sewed many things for her family to cherish.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Michael Mallinger, a Brother Lester Rinestine Jr, and two sisters Betty Willard and Rachel Turner.
She is survived by her husband Frank, daughter Paula McLeland, granddaughter Meagan McLeland along with many loving family members and friends.