Born to Merecedes Chanely Ellingsworth and William DeWitt Ellingsworth, along with one brother, Bill Ellingsworth.
She married, Robert Adams on June 26th, 1948. Her parents, brother, and husband all proceeded her in death.
Mary graduated from Benton High School in 1947. She became a member of the Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority. She loved to travel and was blessed to go to England twice and France once. While in England she was able to meet her pen pal since high school, Jeoffrey.
Mary was employed by K.C. Life and operated telephone lines for them. She belonged to the PBX Club and retired after 40 years of service. Always loved and never forgotten. Fly High Precious Soul.
Survivors include her nephew, Craighton DeWhitt Ellingsworth; great niece, Isabella Ellingsworth; and special friends, Karen and Michael Orenberg & Michael and Bunny Wyrick.