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1959
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2025
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Mary Dingus Obituary
Mary was born on April 7, 1959 in Pecos, TX. She grew up in Pecos, moved to Lamesa in 1979. She graduated from Lamesa High School in 1978. She attended Wayland Baptist University and graduated in 1982. She married Dennis Dingus on March 12, 1987 in Lamesa, TX. She was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal.
Mary taught at Lamesa High School, Runnels Jr. High, and Big Spring High School for a total of 36 years. She loved arts & crafts of any kinds. She really enjoyed knitting. She loved singing and traveling.
Mary is survived by her husband: Dennis Dingus of Big Spring; brother: Milton Woody (Yvette) of Coahoma; sister: Trezan Monroe (Vernon) of Baton Rouge, LA; and several nieces and nephews.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents: Joyce & Dennis Woody.
Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com
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Bonnie McKenzie
March 12, 2025
Dennis - Through personal experience, I fully understand your immeasurable loss. There is really only one answer to surviving this heartbreaking experience and that is to stay near to God.
Jerry Farmer
March 11, 2025
I always enjoyed speaking with Mary. Her kind heart, sweet personality, and smile is what I´ll always remember. Her true legacy is the many children she positively influenced in teaching. She will be greatly missed.
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