Mary Lynn Baines Greer

In Loving Memory

Mary Lynn BainesGreer

Date of Birth March 27, 1936
Passed Away On December 14, 2022
At Age 86 years
Resident of Center Point, TX
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Mary Lynn Baines Greer suddenly passed away in a San Antonio, Texas hospital at the age of 86. Mary Lynn, also known as Kelly, was born to Ben Baines and Berta Lowman Baines in San Antonio. Berta died when Mary was 5 years of age. Ben subsequently married Ala Mae Newell.

Mary lived her life in San Antonio until she married Donald H. Greer in 1957, at the Alamo Heights Methodist Church. In 1960, Mary became the mother of her only child, Sharon Lynn Greer. Mary is survived by Don and Sharon.

Mary was confirmed in the Episcopal Church in 1963. In 1995, she transferred her membership to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Kerrville.

Like most of her predecessors, Mary was an educator, one who gently pushed her students to accomplish their highest potential. Mary’s formal professional qualifications included Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio, a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Texas, Austin, a Master’s of Science degree from the University of Houston, and she usually graduated with honors.

Mary’s most cherished endeavors were her teaching years at Ingram Tom Moore High School, being among the earliest staff members of the school. Mary taught at Tom Moore until retirement and still receives “thanks” from her former students.

Prior to Tom Moore, she taught as a student teacher at the University of Houston, a science teacher at South Houston High School, and as a substitute teacher at Schreiner University. During her teaching career, she taught chemistry, biology and math.

Mary and Don established their residence north of Center Point in 1981. In her retirement years, Mary was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 583, the Center Point Garden Club and the Red Hats. Also, she was an active member of the staff who organized and started up Riverside Nature Center.

Mary’s favorite hobbies were creating gourmet meals in the kitchen and working crossword puzzles and sudoku for relaxation. She also loved traveling, especially to England, Scotland and Italy.

Visitation will be from 4-6 PM, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Grimes Funeral Chapels.

A memorial service will be at 2 PM, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of the contributor’s choice.

Condolences may be sent at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professional staff at Grimes Funeral Chapels, phone number 830-257-4544.
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Services

Visitation

Visitation

Grimes Funeral Chapels

728 Jefferson St.

Kerrville, TX, 78028

January 3, 2023

4-6 PM

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Funeral Service

Memorial Service

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

320 St. Peter Street

Kerrville, TX, 78028

January 4, 2023

2:00 PM

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Condolences (5)

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Pamela Rae King Center Point, TX January 3, 2023
"Dear Donald and Family, Please accept my sincerest condolences for Mary's passing. I will always remember her kind nature and such a sweet face!

My deepest sympathies sent your way.

Pam King"
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Caroline Hanson Kerrville, TX December 30, 2022
"I knew Mary when I taught and served as counselor at ITM. She was a delight and much loved by her students.

A story, that I found funny, was related to me by students. Mary had served as a sponsor of an all-night activity. The next day she was very tired and went to take a nap. Her students found her , asleep, on cases of drinks that were purchased for a student fund-raiser. I guess she was very tired! As far as I knew, none of her students got into trouble while she napped. That says a lot about how much she was loved!

I know Mary will be missed by all who knew her."
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Linda Tarrant Hunt, TX December 30, 2022
"My heart goes out at such a hard time. Much love and many prayers for you and your dad and Tom. Kind thoughts. L"
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