As a side note, Mary had such a non-condescending demeanor that people sought her out to learn, including me. Mary compiled a list of tools, equipment, etc. Then she used a CAD system to design our first traunch of furniture. This furniture, including the pool table, now fills our home. Our entire shop, tools and wood pile were set up about a month later in August, 1999. The house furnishings were sparse. We used Walmart folding chairs to watch TV. Meanwhile, Mary established all the shrubbery and gardens. By mid-Fall we had become somewhat familiar and comfortable with basic woodworking and all of the tools. About 90% of this furniture may be found on our website (PoolTablePlans.com) along with complete descriptions and photos. These are sequenced in order of complexity. Mary always said, “Furniture building is just a three-dimensional quilt.” In 2001 we had completed the billiard room and began writing our first how-to book on how to really build a pool table. We also won first prize in a major architectural and design competition for “Best Home Billiard Room.” We launched our business that year near 911. Over the ensuing years, I watched Mary blossom from seeds I already knew were there. She just needed the space to soar. And oh how she flew! Her innate talents unfolded while mesmerizing me. Here was me with all of my education and training and so-called “success” only paled in Mary's presence. She grasped the really important things in During our precious time together, we lost both sets of our parents, made great friends and grew even closer. Mary became a near full-time master quilter and teacher. We also began to build period model ships that now adorn our home. People have asked us for years how we get along while being together every day, all day? Actually, this question never really occurred to us. A few weeks ago we all lost Mary suddenly and unexpectedly on December 14, 2011. All indications were that she passed instantly and painlessly. Please, let us all come together now to celebrate Mary's life as we grieve so deeply. You have lost a precious relative or friend. I have lost my leading lady. Mary, I will love and cherish you for all time. Your Love, Brian life seemingly without effort. We called one another “Babe.”
Memorial Life Celebration M ARY C LARE S OUTHALL Monday, January 2, 2012 4:00 o’clock
Austin & Bell Funeral Home Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Master Quilter
Pool Table Designer & Publisher
Graphic Designer
Furniture Designer & Builder
Daughter of the American Revolution
Made with FlippingBook - Online Brochure Maker