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Mary Morrison Dannan, 62, died November 9 at her home in Reno. Born in Seattle, WA, she had lived in Reno for 59 years. She graduated from Reno High School and the University of Nevada, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. She traveled the world for three years as a flight attendant before returning to the U. of N. as a graduate student and teaching assistant in English.

After her daughters were born, Mary devoted her life to her family, friends, and pets. She was a Brownie leader, the president of Jessie Beck PFA, and was actively involved in parent groups at Swope Middle School and Reno High School. She was a member of Monday Club, and she loved cooking, gardening, and entertaining. Everyone will miss her joie de vivre, sense of humor, and saucy wit.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. John W. Morrison and Virginia Morrison of Reno. She is survived by her daughters, Katie and Kelly Dannan; sister, Judy Morrison Nash (Rusty), all of Reno; niece, Monica Nash Wallace (Frank) of San Francisco; nephews, Ryan Nash of Washington, D.C. and Matt and Josh Dannan of Las Vegas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nevada Humane Society, 2825 Longley Lane, Ste. B, Reno, NV 89502; or to any charity of choice. No services are planned at this time. The family invites Mary's friends to leave messages in the guest book at www.wa- ltonsfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader on Nov. 12, 2008.

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Rob Nash

December 2, 2008

I will miss you Mary. I love you all.

Margot Barton

November 14, 2008

I remember Mary at Reno High School and she was always friendly to eveyone. A very special person. I am sorry to hear Mary's passing.

Julie (Hume) German

November 12, 2008

dear Palsy i accept your deep love and sympathy and return it full force i am devastated by this news of beloved Mary i pray that you and your husband are well and hang in there all my love x2
all my love x2

Dianne D'Andrea

November 12, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word for anyone who came in contact with her. I know she adored her girls and family was always very important to her. My sincere condolences.

Chip & Chiyoko Buell

November 12, 2008

Our sincere condolences to Mary's immediate and extended family. We always knew her as a loving and gracious lady. Rest in peace.

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