HomeMy WebLinkAboutMary Frances Badgett Wilson '64 In Memorium Mary Frances Badgett Wilson '64
April 3, 1942 - Sept. 20, 1990
In Memorium
Eighteen and a half years ago, Mary Wilson became an important part of
The Texas Aggie and the Association of Former Students. As Assistant Editor, she
directed the magazine's advertising program; collected and wrote "Class News'', "Silver
'raps' and "dowdy Bibs; selected and prepared university news releases for the 'On
Campus" and "Research" columns; and prepared the layout for the back, portion of
each issue. Aft of this she did efficiently, professionally and without complaining.
Many Class Agents, advertisers, and Association and 'University staff and
faculty members wilt remember Mary for her helpful attitude and dedication. She
often went the "extra mile" for anyone working for the benefit of 'Texas AerM
'University, taking time to provide guidance and direction. With students trying to
arrange a Corps outfit reunion or representing a student organization's fund raising
project, Mary often took extra time to help.
Mary was born in College Station and her father, the late W Howard
Badgett '29, was director of 'Texas AefMs physical plant office for many years. So
she grew up fiteratty on the ABM campus. Women hadn't been admitted to A&M
when she finished AeM Consolidated HO'h School, where she was editor of the
school paper, so Mary enrolled at the 'University of Texas. She returned to Aggietand
to graduate in 1964 and proudly wore her Aggie ring. That's her hand and ring in
the foreground of the cover photo of the March 1983 Texas Aggie.
Marys friends and family stood by her side throughout her three -month illness
and prayed for her recovery. During her Cast week in a whisper that could barely be
heard, she told one of her closest associates that she appreciated what everyone was
doing for her.
That was Mary, thinking of others with her fast ounce of breath.
Survivors include her son, Noel Wilson '89; her mother, Frances Ann Badgett,
and two brothers, Richard sf. Badgett '62 and .john David Badgett.
She wilt be missed by those at the Association office.
Yernj C. Cooper '63
Editor
The Texas Aggie
A special memorial fund has been established in Marys honor at the
Association of Former Students.