Mary Elizabeth Cheatham Polinard

Mary Elizabeth Cheatham PolinardJuly 13, 1926 ~ January 20, 2016Mary Elizabeth Cheatham Polinard, age 89 of Cuero, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in Gatesville. A celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church, Cuero, Texas, with visitation following. Officiating will be the Rev. Steve Digby, of Memorial Christian Church, Houston, Texas and the Rev. Bill Cotman of First Presbyterian Church, Cuero, Texas.Mary was the daughter of Thomas C. Cheatham, and Katie Lewis Cheatham. She was born on July 13, 1926 and was raised in Cuero, Texas, graduating from Cuero High School. She attended the University of Texas at Austin, earning a B.A. in Bacteriology. In 1947, Mary, being a proud 5th generation member of the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, wed the Rev. Herbert L. Polinard. Together, they served congregations in: Houston, Waxahachie, Waco, New Orleans, Denton, and Galveston. After retiring in 1990, they served 5 interim ministries in San Antonio, Pettus, and Austin. Mary was an active member of the D.A.R. and the Eastern Star. She also enjoyed collecting family history, gardening, sewing, and quilting.Mary is survived by husband of 68 years, Herbert L. Polinard, their children: Larry Polinard and wife Irene of San Antonio, Tx, Tom Polinard of New Orleans, LA, Catherine Rawdon and husband Tommy of Carrollton, Tx, Mary Elizabeth Polinard-Tipton and husband Reagan of Gatesville, Tx, 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Survivors also include her sister, Mrs. Carl Bochow of Tyler, Tx, and numerous nieces and nephews.Interment will be at the Hillside Cemetery, Cuero, Texas.