She was born on June 17, 1945 in Harrogate, Tennessee to Sam and Halie Bullard.
Mary loved traveling, gardening, dancing, and birds. She was always living life to the fullest. Mary worked as a LPN at St. Francis Hospital.
Mary was a devoted wife, mother, and grandma.
She is survived by her husband, Rory O’Connell (GM Irish); children, Sheila McCoy (John), Daniel O’Connell (Michelle Warble); grandchildren, Bronwyn and Ella McCoy; siblings, Sherman Bullard, Lorene Harrell, Moss Bullard, Sue Prater; and countless nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents and 6 siblings.