Mary Tindall

Mary Tindall, 73, of Republic passed away on July 12, 2026, at home. She was born to Weldon Simmons and Margaret Simmons on March 2, 1953 in San Bernardino, Calif. She was raised in San Bernardino and graduated from St. Bernardine High School in 1971. She was united in marriage to Larry Tindall on Nov. 22, 1997. Mary and Larry shared 28 years of marriage before Mary’s untimely passing. She was previously married to Frank Pumphrey III and to this union, two children were born, Frank IV, and Robyn.

She was employed as an insurance claims analyst with the Jacobson Group for several years. When not working, she had many interests and pastimes including reading, planting flowers, napping and her dogs. Online shopping seemed to be a favorite activity of hers, based on the number of packages that have been arriving at the house recently. A true California girl, she loved the beach and water, sun and hot weather. Many summer days were spent in her backyard pool with family, friends and her beloved dogs. She would be best described as feisty, spunky, full of life, kind, empathetic, and just an all around wonderful person.

She was preceded in death by her parents; mother-in-law, Betty Tindall; father-in-law, Gregg Tindall. She is survived by her spouse Larry Tindall; daughter Robyn Lee; son-in-law Tony Lee; son Frank Pumphrey; daughter-in-law Martha Thompson-Pumphrey; three granddaughters; a step-granddaughter; sister Betty Lucken (John); sister Eileen Valenti; brother Bob Simmons (Jan) along with a host of extended family and friends.

She chose to donate her body to science at the University of Missouri. A selfless gift that will contribute meaningfully to essential advances of medical science. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. She did not want sadness upon her passing, she wanted a party and for everyone to celebrate the life she lived.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in her memory to Rescue One, C.A.R.E., or Republic Animal Control.