Mary was born the first of three children on November 25, 1926 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Leo Paul and Nina Taylor Daspit. When Mary was 16 years old she attended St Mary’s School of Nursing in Galveston, Texas where she graduated in 1946 with a Baccalaureate Degree in Registered Nursing. She pursued several specialties, including labor and delivery, ICU, operating room, and ER medicine.
Mary furthered her passion for nursing by relocating to Albuquerque, New Mexico with her five children and accepted a position with the United States Government at Sandia Base Hospital where she was granted cue clearance into areas containing atomic warheads, and later received “The Superior Performance Award” from the National Atomic Support Agency.
Nursing, her children, and her faith were always Mary’s passion. She is preceded in death by her parents Leo P. Daspit Sr, Nina Taylor Daspit, Warren F. Teepe Jr (son), George Thomas Luckett (husband). She has one surviving sister, Bettye D. Dembs. Mary leaves behind two daughters and two sons, Paula A. White – Gregory A. White (spouse), Marti M. Taylor, John Mark Teepe, and Richard W. Teepe – Karen A. Teepe (spouse). She has five grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Mary will forever live on in our hearts.
The family would like to recognize and give thanks to her private 24/7 caregivers –Hannah, Eme, Vittoria, Frandia, Yetti, and Leola. Without them her days would not have been filled with song, love, laughter, and mischief.
Also special thanks to the staff and caregivers at Inspired Living Of Sugar Land for the kindness and care provided to Mary. Inspired Living Of Sugar Land is led by Mario Gutierrez, who has compassion and love for the residents he watches over.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to:
The Alzheimer’s Association
Funeral will be a private family service due to Covid issues
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