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Mary Timmons Obituary
She was born in Milford, the daughter of the late Horace T. and Evelyn Gross Culver.
She moved to Lewes, in 1943 and graduated from Lewes High School in 1955 and graduated from the University of Delaware in 1959.
She taught 1st grade at Georgetown Elementary School and Lake Forest East Elementary School retiring in 1989.
She loved NASCAR racing and after retiring from teaching, she worked with Racing's Total Image until 2003.
Her hobbies included collecting music boxes, NASCAR and dirt track memorabilia.
She was a life member of the National Education Assoc., Delaware State Education Assoc., Lake Forest Education Assoc., Eastern Museum of Motor Racing and Garden State Vintage Stock Car Club.
In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband, Preston "Jimmie" Timmons.
She is survived by many friends through out the country; close friends, Norman and Gladys Reynolds, Neal Glanden; and childhood friend, Donald McIlvain, Sr.
No services will be held at her request. Burial will be private.
Arrangements handled by Berry-Short Funeral Home, Milford.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Timmons
Sharon Shepherd
August 4, 2023
Four years and we think about you all the time
Sharon Shepherd
August 4, 2021
I can´t believe it´s been 2 years. We miss you and will see you again some day
Sharon Shepherd
August 4, 2020
Can’t believe it’s been a year. Mary Ann would be so upset with the way NASCAR has changed . We miss you Love Dick & Sharon Shepherd
Destiney Perkins
August 19, 2019
Miss Mary Ann will be missed by so many, she touched so many people's lives. I am so glad she stumpled into my dads race shop some 23 years ago and fell in love with the little girl playing behind the counter. ❤
JKH/JW
August 13, 2019
My sincerest condolences to the Timmons Family for the loss of your loved one, Mary Ann, and pray you find comfort in Psalms 91:2.
Charline Baker
August 11, 2019
I remember as a child Ms. Culver teaching @ Georgetown Elementary. I was excited to realize Ms Culver attended dirt track races. She validated for me my family's love of dirt track racing was an OK thing. As an adult I reconnected with her several yrs ago. She was always a delight to be with. I enjoyed our talks. I admired & loved her so very much. RIP Mary Ann.
Charles Brown
August 11, 2019
Mary Ann was a lifetime supporter of me and my involvement in racing. Her kind and generous words were always appreciated and will forever be cherished.
Dennis & JoAnn McIlvain
August 10, 2019
What a wonderful blessing and honor to have known such a special friend as she has been to so many. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten and will live on in the hearts of everyone who had the opportunity & privilege of having her love touch their lives. Dennis & JoAnn
maureen maxson
August 10, 2019
Mrs Timmons will be missed. We met, and we became instant friends. She was a wonderful, caring person. She never knew a stranger. Always willing to carry on a conversation.I will miss her greatly. But as we discussed I will continue to talk with her, Rest in peace my friend. I love you. We will meet again.
Kristi L. Brown
August 10, 2019
She was a special friend, loving and caring to me. I will miss our visits and very long talks. She reached out to me in a time of need and I will cherish that forever. Rest in peace, my friend.
Dawn Fletcher
August 9, 2019
She was my 1st grade teacher in 1977, and remained in my life. She was a mentor, taught me how to overcome life's heartaches, and become a strong independent woman. I will miss her greatly, especially her letters. I will see you on the other side.
Sharon Shepherd
August 9, 2019
Sorry to hear of this loss. She was so devoted to NASCAR.We will miss hearing from her at the holidays. God bless. Dick & Sharon Shepherd
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