On May 12, 1956, she was united in marriage with James R. Owens of Loup City, NE. The couple lived in Salt Lake City while Jim served in the US Army, then moved to Loup City, NE where they started their family. While there, Mary was initiated into chapter AQ, PEO sisterhood which remained an important part of her life.
In 1963, Mary and her family moved to Weeping Water, NE. Mary was active in many organizations including serving the Congregational Church as a choir member, Sunday School teacher, and secretary in charge of the weekly bulletin. She was a member of the Jr. Women’s Club and served on the Weeping Water School Board and the Board of Directors of the Nebraska State Bank. She demitted to PEO Chapter BT in Weeping Water, serving locally, regionally, and as State President. Mary also participated in the Lofte Community theatre and enjoyed her time on stage, particularly as Eliza Doolittle in “My Fair Lady”.
In 1991, she and Jim moved to Lincoln where Mary was active at Vine Congregational Church and Eastmont Retirement Community. She was a Patroness of the Arts for the SAI Music Fraternity.
Mary is survived by her children, Cindy Naughton (George) of Massachusetts, Tim Owens (Denene) of Columbus, NE, grandchildren Rebecca Owens, Matthew Owens (April), Geoffrey Moss (Pam), Robert Moss (Catherine), Thomas Naughton, Jonathan Naughton and 3 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim, brother, John, and her parents.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts may be given to Vine Congregational Church and Eastmont Towers Foundation