Mary Elizabeth was born on September 22, 1943 at Santa Rosa Hospital, the daughter of Doctor Thomas E. and Dorris Christian. Mary attended St. Mary's hall where she excelled in all sporting activities. She attended SMU and graduated from Southwestern at Memphis (now Rhodes) and went on to earn her Master's degree from Trinity University. Mary spent many years as an Educational Diagnostician in Special Education at Harlandale ISD, gifted and devoted to her educational career. An avid Spurs fan but, above all else, a lover and savior of all four-legged friends. Mary rescued every stray dog and cat that crossed her path, gave them her heart and her home. There are currently 7 dogs and a colony of feral cats mourning their loss. Mary Elizabeth was predeceased by her parents, two brothers, Tommy and David and her nephew Brent Christian. Mary is survived by her loving and devoted spouse of 40 years, Judy Lusted. Also, sister-in-law, Barbara Christian, niece Cynthia Shea and her family
