Obituaries
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.
After retirement, she wanted to continue to be active and took a position at Walmart in household goods. She took great pride in helping customers and her keeping her area in order.
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.
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.
After retirement, she wanted to continue to be active and took a position at Walmart in household goods. She took great pride in helping customers and her keeping her area in order.
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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