Mary Pennington

KERRVILLE- Mary Kathryn Marquam Pennington- Loftis, 73, passed from this life on Monday, March 21, 2016, in Kerrville. Mary was born in Davenport, Iowa on March 3, 1943, to Loren Franklin Marquam and Marguerite Dromgoole Marquam.

Mary was raised in Lubbock, TX and graduated from Lubbock High. She lived many adventures in her lifetime, traveling and living all over the world before joyfully settling in Kerrville. She enjoyed playing bridge and feeding the deer, raccoons, hummingbirds, other birds and her beloved cat, Max.

She is preceded in death by her brother, William Marquam; father, Loren Franklin Marquam; son, Paul Robert Pennington; brother, Robert Marquam; husband, Dr. Hugh Andrew Pennington; mother, Marguerite Dromgoole Marquam; son, William Thomas Catero; husband, Dennis Loftis; granddaughter, Crystel Michelle Catero and sister, Bobbie Mayer.

Those left to honor and cherish her memory include her aunt, Katherine Bedell; daughters, Deanna Catero Hemenway and Angelique Catero; Kit Harmon, grandchildren, Victoria Lawrence, Kimberly Catero, Bronwyn Mander-Jones, Andrew Mander-Jones, Jessy Beauchamp, Genevieve Mander-Jones, Brittany Mander-Jones, Amyleigh Mander-Jones, Lindsey Catero, Adam Mander-Jones, Scarlett Mander-Jones, Christopher Mander-Jones, Bethanie King and great granddaughter, Lucy Quinones.

A private family gathering will be held at a later date.

The family invites you to leave a message or memory at www.kerrvillefuneralhometx.com by selecting Obituaries. Select ''Sign Guestbook'' at the top right of the individual memorial.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Kerrville Funeral Home. (830)895-5111.

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