Marilyn Lee Pollock Flaherty, “Mimi”, 86, was called to heaven on September 5, 2021. She has reunited with her husband of 40 years, Dr. Thomas E. Flaherty, Jr, who passed away on October 10, 1998. She was born July 8, 1935, in Seattle, Washington, to Col. Herbert W. Pollock and Dolores G. Pollock.

Our Mimi was a stranger to no one. She would always light up a room with her infectious smile, charm, and joy-filled graciousness. Her love of leopard print, and sequined “everything” was her trademark. Mimi had an amazing talent for creating and could fashion a masterpiece with ease. Mom brought cheer to every occasion, and loved all of her friends and family with genuine deep heartfelt affection. She enjoyed gatherings with friends and family, usually accompanied by a fabulous meal and her beloved vino. Her motto, “life is too short, eat dessert first”, became a family tradition.

Marilyn is survived by her son Michael T. Flaherty and wife, Reece, of Gig Harbor, WA; daughters, Stephanie A. Flaherty of Pearland, TX, Cecelia D. and husband, Timothy Flach, Ocean Springs, MS, Theresa L. and husband, Noel Bauman of College Station, TX, Melinda S. and husband, Martin Matulia of Waco, TX, and Jennifer R. and husband, Donald Reny, Jr., of League City, TX; and 11 wonderful Grandchildren – Michael Flach (wife Paige), Melanie Rodriguez, Meghan Bauman, Thomas Bauman, Mitchell Matulia, Joseph Matulia, Philip Matulia, Connor Flaherty, Jordan Flaherty, Katie Reny(fiancé Josh Surette), and Nick Reny (fiancée Avery Durrill).

“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.” (Mother Theresa)

Graveside Service will be Friday, September 24, 2021, at 10:00am, at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, our family requests that memorials be made to The American Cancer Society, The American Heart Association, or the charity of your choice.