Mary Elizabeth Yarling, 90, passed away on January 2, 2014, at Cambridge Square Assisted Living in Rosenberg, TX. Born on June 7, 1923, in Rosenberg, TX, she was the daughter of the late John A. Yarling and Estella (Burkhardt) Yarling.



Mary E. graduated from Rosenberg High School in 1941. She attended Southwest Texas State Teachers' College in San Marcos and graduated in 1945. Mary E. was then a homemaking teacher at Hallettsville High School for 7 years. She then returned to Rosenberg and began a new career with Humble Oil & Refining Company. In 1982, she retired from the then Exxon USA.



Mary E. was a charter member of the Rosenberg Business & Professional Women, holding several offices over time, including three times as president and three times as director of District III. She was currently a member of the local unit of the Texas Business Women. She held membership in the Toastmistress USA for over 20 years. She was member for many years of the Golden Heirs Choir which was sponsored by Calvary Baptist Church, Rosenberg. She was a member of the Fort Bend County Farm Bureau, the Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance, and in earlier years, the Fort Bend County Taxpayers Association. Mary E. served for 2 years on the Rosenberg City Council and was involved in the Republican Party, serving as an election judge in her precinct. She was presented with the James C. Adolphus Award by the Fort Bend Republican Party, saluting her as an activist for a lifetime of party service. She was a lifelong member of the Christian Church, specifically the Central Christian Church of Rosenberg.



Mary Elizabeth is survived by her niece, Joyce Ann Yarling of Asheville, North Carolina; sister-in-law, Ruth Yarling of Asheville, North Carolina; nephew, John M. (Butch) Yarling, Jr. of Schulenburg, TX; cousin Barbara (Hall) Trick of Indianapolis, Indiana; and cousin Charles Kent Wisler of Elwood, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Noel B. Yarling of Rosenberg, TX; brother John M. Yarling, Sr. of Schulenburg, TX, and sister-in-law, Evelyn Kielman Yarling of Schulenberg, TX.



Funeral Service is set for 2 PM Friday, 1/10/2014, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 4th St, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Visitation 1 - 2 PM Friday, preceding service. Burial in Davis-Greenlawn Cemetery, Rosenberg, TX.



Memorials to Central Christian Church, 5015 Mustang Dr, Rosenberg, TX 77471, or charity of choice.



Condolence messages may be written for the Yarling family at www.garmanycarden.com.



Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.