She was discovered by a famous painter, William Foster, in Los Angeles, CA. He painted over two dozen paintings of her because she was so beautiful. She was a resident of Bastrop, TX and never married but was engaged several times. She had no children but was very fond of cats. She is survived by her sisters: Edna Tennison, Bertha Norman, Gladys Zimmerhanzel, & Dorothy Barina.
Private services were held at Marrs-Jones Funeral Home.
Mary had a graveside service and was laid to rest near her parents at 11am on August 9, 2014 at Oak Hill Cemetery.
