She worked as a maid in the motel industry.
Mrs. Ottinger was a member of Love’s Memorial United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sons: Clyde Ottinger and Ronnie Ottinger and his girlfriend, Connie Kennedy, who helped care for Mary; one daughter: Brenda (Larry) Dearing; grandchildren: Hunter Smith, David Ottinger, Diana Bullen, Ruby Marchbanks, Matthew Carter and Jason Carter; numerous great grandchildren; brothers: John Mitchell and Jimmy Mitchell; and four sisters: Margaret (Charles) Kinser, Susie Seaton, Ann (Don) Graves, and Brenda Norton.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Herbert Junior Ottinger; an infant son: Lyle Ottinger; and parents: Herbert and Nola Mitchell.
The body will be cremated and a graveside service will be conducted at a later date.
The family wishes to express a special thanks to the staff of Caris Hospice.
Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
