Mary Louise Pease

Born November 3, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, Mary Lou was the daughter of the late Richard and Kathleen Campbell.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Richard Pease, and her sister, Donna King. She is survived by her two daughters, Samantha Bauer and Melody Quinonez; her son-in-law Paul Bauer; her grandchildren, Madeleine Bauer, Maxwell Bauer, Zachary Quinonez, Tyler Quinonez, and Cody Quinonez; and her brother, John Campbell.

Known for her bright smile and zest for life, Mary Lou always showed up dressed in full bling and glitz. She was an entrepreneur and a trailblazer. Mary Lou owned her own medical billing business for many years before serving as Regional Billing Manager for Apria Healthcare. She came out of retirement and served Valley Children’s Hospital for 10 years as Billing Manager for their Home Care Department.

Mary Lou learned the game of Bridge and became a Life Master. She dedicated countless hours teaching others how to play Bridge. She made many friends at the Bridge table and enjoyed regular trips to the Central Coast with her close friends. Mary Lou was adventurous and enjoyed several trips to Europe in her retirement. She lived by the motto: "with God and love, anything is possible."

Known as Grammy to her five grandchildren, Mary Lou was a dedicated mother and grandmother who taught her daughters and grandchildren the importance of hard work, perseverance, and being your own person. She made every holiday special and brought the fun wherever she went.

All gifts in memory of Mary Lou should be directed to Hinds Hospice.