Born and raised in San Jose. Mary was a graduate of Norte Dame de Namur High School and San Jose State University. She was one of the first three female graduates from Santa Clara University School of Law. She was employed at the law school for 46 years and for the last 25 was the associate dean. She is preceded in death by her husband John F. Emery and her parents, Paul V. and Constance Birmingham. She is survived by her brother, Paul K. Birmingham, and her niece, Sarah J. Birmingham. Viewing 8/11 beginning at 3pm with Rosary at 7pm at Lima Family Santa Clara, 466 N. Winchester Blvd. Funeral Mass 8/12 at 10am at Santa Clara University Mission Church. Interment private. In lieu of flowers,donations may be sent either to The Mary B. Emery Memorial Scholarship Fund: Attn. SCU Law School, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 95053 or Notre Dame High School, 596 South 2nd St., San Jose, CA 95112-5707