Mary Lynn Tolver

December 12, 1946 - March 23, 2020

Mary Lynn Tolver 74, of Ashland passed away on March 23rd. Mary was born on December 12th, 1946 in Denver, Colorado to Ruth and Walter Tolver. She attended Swansea Elementary, Cole Jr. High and Manuel High School. Mary worked many years as a computer operator for Centura Health in Colorado before retiring to Ashland. Mary is survived by her son, Micheal, her daughter Aleta Pickens and granddaughters, Alexis and Amanda, her sister Barbara Bramlet, her niece Cynthia Zinns, her great nephew August Haddick and great grandnieces, Freya and Stella and her grandniece Salym Swan Ramos. To all who knew her, Mary was a kind and compassionate soul always eager to help and nurture others. Always with an open heart and open door. She loved gardening, camping and road trips. Mary wrote poetry and absolutely loved music. From 50's doo-wop, Motown, and rock and roll to European dance music and country. Much of what Mary loved was music that embodied her hopes and values. Mary loved good conversation and had many interesting stories and was also a present listener. Mary was a resilient and capable woman with a strong work ethic. Most of all, Mary loved her family. Mary had been a great mother, sister, daughter and aunt (along with all the great/grand descendants) though times of joy and tragedy. For many in her family, Mary was home and hearth. Mary filled many an empty stomach with her cooking and and was always taking the young ones camping, or to stock car races and drive in movie theaters. And Mary's love and generosity extended beyond family to friends and neighborhood children/teens and those who were related outside of her biological family. Mary left a wake of love and wonderful memories behind her and will be missed..