Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late Donald Preston Bowden, Sr. and Marjorie Catherine Insley Bowden, who both passed away in 1994. Her husband of 36 years, Edward Windsor Pinto, Sr, also passed away in 1994.
She was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church, where she was a past member and officer of the Altar Guild. She was also very involved with the sports and band boosters clubs when her children were growing up.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Edward Windsor Pinto, Jr. and Jackie Moreno Pinto of Ocean City, daughter and son-in-law, Susan Pinto Keen and Richard Alan Keen of Salisbury, one sister, Betty L Hall of Americus, GA; grandchildren, Edward “Trae” Windsor Pinto, III (Erika), Zachariah James Pinto, Alexandra Nevada Pinto (Sammy), Calvin Henry Pinto (Ashley), Bradley Windsor Keen (Kelsie), Lindsey Elizabeth Keen (Beau), and Abby Keen D’Albora (Andy); great-grandchildren, Everett, Ellie, Arlette, Amelie and Scarlett, three sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Pinto Cottman, Sara Pinto and Peggy Bowden and one brother-in-law, Bill Cottman. She is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.
Preceding her in death are two brothers and one sister, Donald Preston Bowden, Jr., George Frederick Bowden, Sr. and Sandra Bowden Bailey, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Marguerite Windsor Pinto and Robert Anthony Pinto, Sr., three brothers-in-law, Bruce Hall, Robert Pinto, Jr. and Thomas Pinto, and three sisters-in-law, Bobbie Bowden, Edith Pinto and Dot Pinto.
She had some of the most amazing caregivers over the past four years who became like family.
She also had a very special group of friends / neighbors who she loved getting together with on a regular basis. They gave her a lot of joy in her life after she became a widow.
Mary’s grandchildren were her world. She took them on family vacations every summer and attended every event or activity in which they participated. Mommom was truly their biggest fan. She was the ultimate soccer Mommom, even traveling to watch them play soccer in college! She kept a memento box for each of her seven grandchildren. Each box included several photo albums, things from when they were babies, newspaper clippings for every game they ever played in, including an index card with the score and what each grandchild did in every game. She saved so many special memories/mementos from their childhood years. Mommom truly was one of a kind.
Mary also got so much joy from doing kind things for others whether it was making food for them or sending a thinking of you card. She volunteered at her grandchildren’s schools and participated in many other volunteer activities over the years. She truly got so much pleasure from doing for others.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethesda United Methodist Church (with Endowment and Trust Fund in the check memo), 406 N Division Street, Salisbury, MD 21801.
A celebration of life/funeral service with lots of memories of Mary to be shared will be held at Bethesda United Methodist Church, 406 N Division Street, Salisbury, MD 21801 on Saturday, July 18th, 2026, at 12:00pm, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Wicomico Memorial Park in Salisbury. The Rev Zac Wheeler will officiate, along with Dr. Daniel Rich.
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