Larry McCord

My sister Mary's service was a true tribute to her life. Thanks to all who had a part in putting this together, especially her two children, Kent and Kari. Her granddaughter Ashley gave an outstanding tribute that was heartfelt and truly honored her Mimi for her character and her achievements. And her grandson Tristan played an original composition on his guitar in honor of her. Brandon Folt and the choir from First Presbyterian Church of Conroe, where Mary worked until her passing, honored her through music, the most appropriate choice. Last but not least, was the tribute offered by the presence of so many people from all walks of life...family, friends, coworkers and current and former students...who were touched by her life in some way. Thank you all for sharing in her life and her memorial. Though I tend to shy away from this type of sentiment, since we really have very little concept of what follows this existence, I did think while we were singing "Softly and Tenderly", which she and her sister Diane sang as a duet while in this life, that perhaps they were together singing it once again

Kathleen, we drove down to Conroe and stayed the night with the Maddox's and went to Mary's service. The service was beautiful, with the choir singing, her granddaughter's message about her grandmother and grandson who played a tribute to his Mimi on his guitar.  All was very touching and the slide show pictures they had of her touched all of us with the amazing life that Mary lived.  She was truly an amazing woman and will be missed by so many lives that she touched.  I am glad we made the trip to celebrate her life and the memories she has left us all with. It was a blessing for us all.