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Mary Rines Obituary
Mary Rines, a caring wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024 at age 94. She was born in Valdosta, Georgia to Ernest and Ruth Tullis on May 2, 1930, the seventh of eight children and the last surviving sibling. After graduating from Valdosta State College, she flew for five years as a Delta Airlines stewardess, adventuring in the U.S. and Europe. Her adventures expanded when she met and married David D. Rines, an accomplished Air Force pilot. During their early years together at Air Force bases in Kansas, they had three daughters: Leigh, Laura, and Lizbeth. She was a strong presence for the three girls while Dave served his country in Southeast Asia, and again when the family moved to Germany.
She is survived by her daughters and their husbands: Leigh and John Dick, Laura and Doug Stetson, and Lizbeth and Jerry Nastari, as well as grandchildren Mason, Ian, Catherine, Scott, Claire, Sam, and Emily, and great grandchildren Ayelleya and Oliver. Dave, her loving husband of 55 years, passed away in 2012.
Mary was the consummate southern lady: a gracious hostess who enjoyed cooking for and entertaining family and friends. During her 50+ years in Riverside, she remained active with traveling, playing tennis, golfing, and walking, together with volunteering for the Riverside Art Alliance and Assistance League. She enjoyed attending philharmonic performances in Riverside and Los Angeles and the Hollywood Bowl. Mary attended Calvary Presbyterian Church and was an active supporter there. She loved and was loved by many wonderful Riverside friends. We all miss her tremendously.
Services will be private. Contact [email protected] to request information regarding the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Riverside Art Alliance or Riverside Philharmonic on her behalf. Thank you.
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