Mary was a media buyer for Glenn Advertising Agency and later a mortgage broker for American General. Mary was a teacher in Comanche in the subjects of English, History, and Government. As a business woman, Mary was involved in the retail business in Comanche as well as helping her husband in the real estate business with Comanche County Real Estate, Arrowhead Land Company, and York Appraisal Company. Mary was active in many civic organizations and clubs. She worked with the Hospital Auxiliary and the Presbyterian Church of Comanche.