Mary was born on February 5, 1945 to John Hill and Mary Lena Cline and was a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Welsh High School, Class of 1963. Like her mother, her lifelong calling was the care of others, so she began working as a nurses aide at Jennings American Legion Hospital. In July 1964 the man she would call her husband crossed the threshold of the hospital, wearing his crisp Naval uniform. She became Mrs. Lionel Dasch Jr. on Christmas Eve, 1964. With Lionel at her side, she returned to school, attending Sowela Technical, earning her LPN degree, graduating in 1965.
In 1967 she took on the role of Mom, welcoming Pamela and in 1969 welcoming, John. She spent several years as their caregiver, their favorite story teller, nurse, and confidant. In in 1976 she returned to work full time, perfectly balancing home life and work, her children and family always coming first.
Mary was perfectly content with home life, unless it was a beach in Galveston or Florida. "Just drop me off on a beach and I am happy. Simple, huh?" When she was not enjoying the beach she was wetting her hook at any available fishing hole, or planning their next trip to the camp in Toledo Bend.
In 1999, Mary & Lionel built their forever home in Welsh, a place to live our their retirement. Like the day they were married, together, they embarked on the joys of retirement. "Retirement is Wonderful!!" she often said, humbly boasting about spending time with her husband of 55 years, her children and grandchildren. When she was not with her family, she enjoyed spending time with her furbabies, her garden, and canning, unless her favorite shows "Bold and the Beautiful" and "Jeopardy" were on.
Those left to carry on her loving nature are her husband; Lionel Dasch, her daughter; Pamela (Butch) Authement, her son; John Dasch, four grandchildren, Cody Gibson, Brittany Gibson, Emily Dasch, Hunter Dasch; one soon to arrive great granddaughter Raelynne Ann and one brother John Hill Cline, JR (ADDA)
She was welcomed into heaven by her parents, her brother; James Cline, and her nephew, Chantler Fruge.
The family will welcome friends on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 beginning at 3pm to 9pm at Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. Visitation will resume on Wednesday at 8am until time of service. Going Home services will be held at 1st United Methodist Church of Welsh at 10am. Pastor Angela Bulhof will officiate. She will be laid to rest at Oaklawn Cemetery, close enough to home that an extension cord can reach so she will never miss her favorite shows!
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