Dallas, Texas
FERRELL, MARY ELIZABETH McHUGHES, died peacefully at her home in Dallas, Texas, on Friday evening, February 20, 2004 at age 81, surrounded by family and friends. Mary had struggled for years with her typically dogged determination against a variety of health problems, supported by her devoted and...
Read MoreI knew Mary Elizabeth and her family for over 40 years. She was like a second mother to me and I will sorely miss her. My condolences to Carol Anne, Jimmy and Billy and to all who knew and loved her.
Terry (Trish) DeGaw
March 05, 2004 | Forestburg, TX
Mary Ferrell - A hero for our times. There will never be another.
We love you and miss you.
Debra and Steve Conway
Debra Conway
March 03, 2004 | Southlake, TX
My "guru" Carol Anne (Mary's daughter) first introduced me to Mary in the early 1980s. I spent many fascinating hours at Mary's house on Holland Avenue, discussing an eclectic range of subjects, from the Manson Family to Edgar Cayce, with many anecdotes from Mary's own life leavened into the mixture. I greatly regret that Mary did not write an Autobiography. The task of writing a biography would be quite challenging for anyone else, as this researcher, historian, bon vivant and freethinker...
Eric Zeidler
March 03, 2004 | Dallas, TX
A great woman. Very appreciated among the French researchers community.
All my condolances to her family.
NAU Pierre
March 01, 2004 | Cayenne
Mary,
I will never forget all of the help that you gave me with my research over the years. Rest in peace.
Todd Vaughan
February 25, 2004 | Jackson, MI
Mary's presence will be missed by all those who knew her. Her interests were varied, her wit and intelligence sharp, and her personality strong and vital. The phrase carpe diem was applicable to Mary's life; she was deeply engaged in living each moment of every day, and in the world and people around her. Her passing creates a deep loss for her family and her many friends and admirers.
Ann Ralston
February 25, 2004 | Dallas, TX
Mary was unfailingly kind to me and I will always remember her with great affection. The world is a less interesting place without her.
Susannah Johnson Benedetti
February 25, 2004 | Wilmington, NC
To Mary's family -
It was my pleasure to know Mary during her last years at Locke Purnell. I spent some of my most memorable moments at her home shortly before I left my employment there; it has been one of my most sorrowful regrets that she and I lost touch in the ensuing years.
She was simply facinating, and my heart goes out to you all in this time of loss. If Miss Mary had lived to a thousand, it would still be too soon for her to go.
Teresa (Allen) Cavin
February 24, 2004 | Arlington, TX
Mary Ferrell was a great American, and I am proud to have known her. My sincere condolences to Carol Anne and her entire family.
Roger Feinman
February 24, 2004 | New York, NY
