CROCKER, Mary Lou Born September 17, 1944 in Louisville, KY to Clifton & Hazel Daniel. She is survived by her life partner Pam Halstead and sisters Carolyn Campbell and Marsha Smith as well as a host of nieces and nephews. She won the Women's Western Amateur Championship and the USGA Girls Junior Championship in 1962. Mary Lou was the first women to be offered an athletic scholarship to the University of Kentucky playing on the men's golf team. She joined the LPGA in 1966 and played for 14 years retiring to teach golf. She spent 15 years teaching golf to the LPGA - USGA Girl's Golf program of Dallas introducing hundreds to the game. She was inducted into the Kentucky State Athletic Hall of Fame. A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 1st at 4:00 pm at Rolling Oaks Funeral Home 400 Freeport Parkway, Coppell, Tx 75019 with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clearview Hope Veterans, P.O. Box 30196 East Canton, Ohio 44730 or Scottish Rite Hospital, Attn: Learn To Golf, 2222 Welborn St. Dallas TX 75219.

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Published by Dallas Morning News on Jan. 30, 2016.

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Carol Martz

October 23, 2016

Pam, just saw this....so sorry for your loss.

Mary Ann Becker

February 13, 2016

Dear Marsha~
I was so saddened to hear of Mary Lou's passing. I have a wonderful memory of her taking us one night in her Cosmopolitan when we were in 9th grade at Gottschalk. The top down and sitting on the back, we thought we were so grown-up. She made it a night for the memory book.

KY Golf Hall of Fame 2010

Patsy Fitzpatrick

February 4, 2016

Donna Jones

February 1, 2016

Gifted golfer and a wonderful lady who will be sadly missed

Gwen Fontenot

February 1, 2016

Pam, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you.

February 1, 2016

I am so sorry for your Loss.
May you have Kindness and Peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Michelle Haarhues

February 1, 2016

This was such sad, sad news. Mary Lou was such a wonderful person and I have thought of her often over the years.

Wissa and Rich Winslow

January 31, 2016

My husband and I recently took a couple golf lessons from Mary Lou. She was a talented and wise teacher who quickly analyzed your swing and came up with realistic ways to improve. Her passion for golf and her generosity of spirit were obvious. We wish we had met her many years ago but are grateful for the little time we knew her.

Passing on the legacy

Rebecca Huerta

January 31, 2016

We know you are up there teaching all those people that never made time in their busy lives to learn the sport now that they have an eternity in paradise to relax and play a few rounds of golf. I am so proud to have your legacy to share with my daughter and the rest of my Girl Scouts that girls are just as valuable and can do anything and be anything they want to be. Thank you for paving the way for the rest of us. We will never forget you, Great Aunt Mary Lou!

Sandy Clapp

January 31, 2016

Mary Lou was a wonderful friend. Each person she spent time with felt that she was special, and she made each person feel special as well. She frequently spent 2 hours on an hour golf lesson... Until she felt you had it right... She was an amazing person who will be missed by all of her friends in Dallas and in the wider world of women's golf. God bless her and keep her safe!

Rosemary (Junior) Riggs

January 31, 2016

I knew Mary Lou when the Daniel family lived next door to us in Washington Park Apartments in Louisville. She was a couple of years older than I and I really looked up to her. So sorry to hear this news.

Sara Anderson

January 31, 2016

I knew Mary Lou as a neighbor to her parents. She was so generous and loving to her family. On her own birthday, she sent Roses to her Mother. What a loving expression for Hazel.

Terri Tyree

January 31, 2016

I knew Mary Lou from Iroquois Golf Course when my dad Eddie Tyree was the pro there. I am saddened to hear of her passing. She was inducted to the Ky Golf Hall of Fame the same year as my dad. I will always remember the round of golf we played at Iroquois. RIP Friend.

Caroline Rose

January 31, 2016

What a wonderful Lady we have lost. My thoughts and prayers go out to her friends and family. I am so saddened by this news. Rest in peace Mary Lou!

Pam Murray

January 31, 2016

Super lady and dear friend. She did so much for girls' golf.

Jacque Cooper

January 30, 2016

What a great lady with a huge heart. Thanks Mary Lou for all you did for my grandkids and for all the kids you taught. Pam we are all so sorry for your loss.

January 30, 2016

Please accept my sincerest condolences. May God and your fond memories bring your family peace and comfort during this difficult time.Ms Porter

Jerrell Grubbs

January 30, 2016

Pam, I am sorry for you loss. I miss you and hope that if you need anything you will contact me.

Rest in Heaven Mary Lou Crocker

Thea Johnson

January 30, 2016

Thea Johnson

January 30, 2016

To the Family,
I met Mary Lou two years ago at Clearview Golf Club, Canton, OH during a women's golf weekend. Know that she was a kind and beautiful person with a fun sense of humor. Peace, love and comfort to you.

Skipper Steely

January 30, 2016

I caddied for Mary Lou in 1979, and thought positive of her all these years. Wish we had kept touch, but thought of her just a couple weeks ago. Too young to die, but left many good memories.

January 30, 2016

Pam, I was saddened to see Mary Lou's obituary today. It has been many years, but I'll always remember that smile and that kind person. I wish I could be there with you. Know I am thinking about you. Jean Pines

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