Mary Thompson Tillman Obituary Mary was born October 10, 1947 to Walter and Adele Thompson in St. Louis, Missouri. She left this world on June 30, 2022 at her home in Pottsboro Texas. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, John Stephen Tillman III of Pottsboro; sons John Stephen Tillman IV & wife Carmela of Pottsboro and Adam Thompson Tillman & wife Keena of Pottsboro; granddaughters Haley Tillman of Sherman, TX and Olivia Tillman of Belton, TX and one brother, Bill Thompson of St. Louis, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter & Adele and one brother, John Thompson. Mary loved horses and spent her childhood riding. She excelled in Equestrian competitions for many years!! She even trained for the Olympic Equestrian Team. This love for horses continued throughout her life. Some of her happiest times were riding her favorite horses on trails with her friends. Mary graduated from Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky and enjoyed telling us Texans that Stephen F. Austin went there also! In May, 1968 she met and married John Stephen Tillman III of New York City. Over the years they became the proud parents of John and Adam. After moving around pursuing their dreams, they finally landed in Plano, Texas. Mary was employed by Plano ISD for a number of years. After they moved to Princeton, Texas, she was employed by Princeton ISD teaching American History at Clark Middle School until her retirement! She was a true lover of children, history and animals. She enjoyed her students, traveled with them on many history trips and was such a wonderful role model for so many!! After retirement they moved to the country outside of Pottsboro. She continued with her horse hobby and volunteering at the Pottsboro Library. Her love of learning never faltered. She was an avid reader and historian. She will be missed by so many former students, teaching companions and friends. Graveside Services will be held on July 14, 2022 at 10: am at Georgetown Cemetery, 617 Cemetery Rd, Pottsboro, Texas. Officiating will be Chad Lee, a former student. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to her favorite charity, Denison Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) 3307 South Eisenhower Parkway, Denison, TX, United States, Texas, (903) 361-4211, denisonanimals@gmail.com