She was born on November 11, 1925 in Atlanta, GA. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, N. L. Baker and Olive Riggens Baker; husband, Jennings Clifford Mauney; her daughter, Kathryn Delores Mauney; two sisters, Esther Woodall and Elizabeth (Charlcey) Hazelrigs. She is survived by her daughter, Cherie Mauney Nichols and her husband Jim Nichols; son, John Clifford Mauney and his wife, Elaine Mauney; 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
There was nothing more important to her than her children, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. The love between them always shown bright and there was never enough hugs between them. In 1945, Mary was in the top 10 of the Miss Atlanta contest at the age of 20. She loved coaching girls’ softball, camping, bowling, playing cards, going to Atlanta Crackers Baseball games and later going to see Atlanta Braves games. Through the years she was a passionate baseball fan and could name any player on the Atlanta Braves team and position they played. She was always an active, independent person who never let grass grow under her feet. She retired from Southern Railway in 1985 after 25 years.
Graveside service will be held Wednesday March 25 at 2 PM at Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery.
Flowers accepted, but those who desire may make donations in her name to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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