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TINNEY
Mary Margaret Tinney of Rowlett, Texas, passed away on November 28, 2012. She was born to the late Hiram Jefferson Walker and Annie Lou Basey on December 25, 1930, in Elmo, Texas.
She married Joe Lewis Tinney on February 25, 1948, and they lived together in Dallas, Texas, before relocating to Lone Oak, Texas, in 1984. After Joe Tinney passed away, Mary Tinney moved to Rowlett in 1985.Mary was a dedicated employee in her varied careers. She started as a telephone operator, excelled at appliance sales at Montgomery Ward and Sears, often exceeding her sales goals. She then used those sales skills in a successful real estate career.
Outside of work, Mary was a lifelong animal lover. She consistently rescued dogs and cats and they quickly became part of her family. In addition, she traveled to France, Germany, Canada, Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey and Alaska.
Mary is survived by three children: Terry Tinney and Mitchell Clay Tinney of Dallas, Texas, and Randall Tinney of Santa Barbara, Calif. She also is survived by her granddaughter Samantha Tinney.
A graveside service was held at Memoryland Memorial Park in Greenville, Texas, on December 3, 2012.
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12121995 wrote on May 16, 2013 10:19 AM:
" She also had a granddaughter named Logan Brenton. I am very sad that she never got to meet her. We were hoping she would be able to attend her graduation. "
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