Mary Evelyn (Taylor) Finley

Mary Finley born September 15, 1933, passed to God and Family on May 29, 2023, Memorial Day. She was preceded in death by her father R.B. Taylor and Mary Josephine Blakley, 5 brothers, and her husband of 69 years, Ross Finley. Mary was born and raised in Zion Hill Texas.  She was Valedictorian of her class of '51 in Putnam Texas and attended North Texas University. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, President of Pilot Club International, held many offices of Beta Sigma Phi, and was a member of Totah Investment Club, Republican Woman, and 3 social groups. She retired as Vice President of Pierce Insurance Agency after 39 years. She served two 3-year terms on the Executive Board of San Juan Hospital. She loves her garden and entertaining. Mary was known for her candy, and her love of the Cowboys, and the Rockies. She is survived by her daughter Debbie Manning and Denise Thompson. 2 granddaughters, Kimberley and Jennifer, and 2 great-grandchildren Jacob and Taryn. The family thanks Dr. Bliss, Dr. Rose, and the staff at the hospital. She requests no services.