Mary Sue Medart, age 91, passed away on Friday February 28, 2020 with her loving family by her side in Dallas, Texas. She was born on Sunday, December 2, 1928 in Rockdale, Texas to Lu Ella Sanders Smith and Walter B. Smith Sr.
Mary Sue was the youngest of seven children; she was the youngest by eight years making her truly the baby of the family. They grew up in Rockdale, Texas which is a small rural town about an hour east of Austin, Texas. They had a cow and chickens in their large yard which provided the family with milk and eggs. Mary's oldest sibling was her sister who was 17 years older than her. Their family was very close-knit and always attended church as a family. The family moved to Temple, Texas when Mary was twelve years old.
Mary Sue Medart graduated from Temple High School and then went on to attend Hockaday Junior College for two years in Dallas, Texas. She spent one year there as a music major, piano being her instrument of choice. She moved to Austin, Texas and graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor's Degree in Art Education in 1951. She then went on to earn her Master's Degree in Education from the University of North Texas in 1974.
She was an art and music teacher for over 25 years.
Married in 1954 to her best friend and love of her life, Clemmie Noyis Medart. They were married for 65 years as of December 11, 2019. Together they raised three wonderful children: son David Medart, two beautiful daughters, Karen and Lynn Medart Fieser, who gave them two much loved grandchildren, Joshua and Devyn Fieser. Family vacations were spent camping at various places and enjoying the outdoors and time together. She also leaves behind to cherish her memory numerous dear nieces, nephews and their extended families.
Her life was devoted to her husband, family, friends and her Christian faith. She belonged to Northway Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and was a true disciple. She was a Disciple's of Christ, member of Northway Christian Church with her husband Noyis for over 60 years. Mary was a consistent choir member, Sunday School teacher and a part of the Women's and Senior Fellowships.
Mary Sue loved music and continued to play the piano throughout her life as well as singing in the church choir. She enjoyed going to musicals and attended many during her life. Her favorite type of music was from the '50s and her favorite musician was Debussy.
Her personal summer-time hobby (when she wasn't teaching) was creating pottery pieces. She took classes and spent time on the "potter's wheel" creating pottery and then sharing them with her family and friends.
Her favorite place to be was with her husband Noyis Medart. When they were younger and the weather was good, they would go for a walk in the neighborhood after dinner. After eating and cleaning up, she loved to relax with a cup of decaf tea and watch some T.V. on the couch with her husband. She and Noyis would stay active with square dancing, playing bridge and being very involved in numerous church activities.
Mary is survived by her Husband, Clemmie Noyis Medart; Son David Medart; Daughter Karen Medart; Daughter Lynn Medart Fieser and Son-in-law Burt Fieser. Two grandchildren; Joshua Feiser and Devyn Fieser.
Mary was preceded in death by; Father Walter B. Smith Sr. and Mother Lu Ella Sanders Smith; Sister Mignon Perry; Sister Lu Ella Smith; Sister Ruth Milligan; Brother Wallace Smith; Brother Walter Smith Jr. and Brother Roger Smith.
Mary Sue Medart will be greatly missed as a Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend.
A visitation with a viewing for Mary will be held Friday, March 6, 2020 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Sparkman Funeral Home, 1029 South Greenville Ave, Richardson, Texas. A viewing will occur Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 1:30 PM to 1:50 PM at Northway Christian Church, 7202 West Northwest Hwy, Dallas, Texas 75225. A funeral service will occur Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Northway Christian Church, 7202 West Northwest Hwy, Dallas, Texas. A reception and gathering will occur Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Northway Christian Church, 7202 West Northwest Hwy, Dallas, Texas. A graveside service will occur Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 4:30 PM at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, 7405 West Northwest Hwy, Dallas, Texas.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sparkmanrichardson.com for the Medart family.
