Mary R. Washburne, age 89, of Corpus Christi, passed away on September 15, 2017. She was born on February 19, 1928 in Belen, New Mexico to Hubert E. and Naomi (Foster) Wallace.
She was a gentle, loving and welcoming mother. She was also a patriot who loved God, country and family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Joseph C. Washburne, USN. Those left behind to cherish her memory include her two sons, Marc and Lance Washburne; her daughter, Debra Laake; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation to be held on Thursday, September 21, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 22, 2017 in the funeral home chapel. She will be laid to rest at Cook-Walden/Memorial Hill Cemetery in Pflugerville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to the Salvation Army.