Mary Louella Hetherington of Universal City, passed away on Sunday, November 23rd 2015 at Northeast Methodist Hospital 16 days shy of the age of 90 years old. Mary was born in Midland Texas on December 9th 1925 to Jackson M Mayfield and Virginia D Acker Mayfield Cecil. Mary graduated from Midland High School and married Odie Allen Kelly who served as a B -29 Radar Bombadier in WWII. After her first husband was lost in the war she met Lt Donald William Hetherington who was visiting the families of fallen soldiers from his unit. They were married and together they traveled the world through various postings with their children. Throughout their travels Mary became engrossed in learning about Art and developing her own craft. In the sixties Mary began showing her artwork and becoming more respected by her peers in the art community. In 1970 "The Little Studio Gallery" was opened in the rectory of the Church of La Villita with fellow aspiring artists. Several years later, the little studio gallery relocated to a larger location in La Villita which is still operated by aspiring artists to this day.
During her active painting years, she became members of the following art organizations: Texas Watercolor Society, Southwestern Watercolor Society, Hill Country Arts Foundation , Coppini Academy of Fine Arts, San Antonio Art League, River Art Group and New Braunfels Art League, Starving Artist Organization and other noted organizations. Mary was also honored as one of the top 10 artists in the state of Texas. She became a master teacher of watercolor, oils, acrylics, metals and glass. Even after she retired she was sought out for her expert critiques.
Some of Mary's children and their family:
Predeceased by son Patrick and daughter-in-law Julie Hetherington of New Braunfels Texas.
Survived by Robert and Suzie Kelly of Cleburne Texas. James and Robin Hetherington of Murrieta California. Judith D."Hetherington" Smith of Florsville Texas. Jennifer Hetherington and Mitchell Kramps of Universal City Texas, Jayme and Curtis Arens of Cibolo Texas. She also leaves behind 7 Grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.