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Mary Augusta Bloodworth died in San Angelo, Texas on November 1st, 2024. She is the third child of William Allen Bloodworth and Frances Branch Bloodworth. Her father was in the Foreign Service and Mary was born in Rangoon, Burma on January 1, 1954. Her childhood was spent in Burma, Thailand, Ghana, Liberia and Nepal. This exposure to different cultures helped form the basis of her core values.
Mary became a staunch feminist, believing in equal rights for women, people of color, and people with disabilities. She did not tolerate discrimination in any form and became an activist for various causes. History, politics and world cultures interested Mary and she read widely on these topics. After attending Kansas State University, she graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Journalism. Mary then obtained a Master’s in Public Administration from Angelo State University in 2005. In 1992 Mary was hired by San Angelo State School. She was respected and advanced steadily. She was a great model for honoring the choices of the people she served. She became a team leader for individual and system planning. Mary retired in 2009.
Mary’s hobbies included collecting cookbooks and cooking with an affinity for foreign cuisines. She spent many hours playing bridge. She became a Silver Life Master in 2018 in duplicate bridge. Over the years Mary shared her love and home with many wonderful cats who enriched her life greatly.
Mary was predeceased by her parents, brother Bill Bloodworth, and nephew Robbie Bloodworth. She is survived by her sister Barbara Gilbreath, her nephew John Gilbreath IV (Cuatro) of San Angelo, her former sister-in-law Karen Stingley, niece Gina Bloodworth, great nephew John Gilbreath V (Cinco) and many cousins.
The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and home health providers who extended Mary’s life on many occasions, and special recognition to Michele Hester-Reyes, Mary Jane McCord, Joyce Hiney and Manuela Foreman for their friendship and compassion.
The celebration of Mary’s life will be Saturday, November 30th at 10 am at Harper Funeral Home, 2606 Southland Blvd, San Angelo, Texas. Donations in Mary’s name may be made to a charity of your choice or to the San Angelo Fire Department in appreciation for their many calls in response to her needs.