10/08/2026
❤️ R.I.P. Mary
1926 - 2026
Mary lived an extraordinary life.
At just 16, she became the first female Western Union telegram messenger by bicycle in Fort Worth, Texas. She spent decades serving her community, including more than 30 years with the Clintonville Women's Club and many years as an usher at the Ohio Theatre. Even more amazingly, Mary worked for AAA Ohio Auto Club until her retirement in 2006 at age 80.
Mary was the proud mother of 4 children, grandmother of 12, great-grandmother to more than 45, and great-great-grandmother to more than 10. Like so many families facing dementia, her loved ones worked tirelessly to help cover the rising cost of care. But the financial burden became overwhelming.
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, My Mom's Mind was able to step in and help Mary remain at Sage Park, the memory care community she called home.
This is why we exist. Every family deserves support, dignity, and hope while navigating the challenges of dementia.
💜 Mary was the beneficiary of My Mom's Mind's very first Care Grant, and we are honored to be part of her story.