She was born on May 27, 1930 in Clay County, Kentucky to Eli Bony and Chloe (Smith) Tompkins.
Mary retired from Perfect Circle / Dana Corporation in Richmond. She enjoyed fishing,and working in the yard.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, James Back, in 2000; her son, Larry Back; her brother, Albert Tompkins; and her sisters, Bessie, Dora, Annalee, and Esther.
Mary is survived by her son and daughter-in-law; Donald (Barbara) Back of New Madison; her grandchildren, Jimmy (Amy) Back of New Madison, Jessica Back (Sean Mote) of New Madison; Josh Back of Greenville; Chris Back of New Madison, Angela (Byron) Brinley of Middletown, Ohio; her great grandchildren,Colten, Hannah, Holly, Wyatt, Taylor, Levi, Brandon, and Aaron; her great-great grandchildren, Judah and Havalea; her brothers, Lester (Meredith) Tompkins of Newberg, OR, E.B. Jr. Tompkins of Redmond, OR, and Thomas (Cherie) Tompkins of Dundee, OR; her sisters, Joan Tompkins of Newberg, OR, and Roberta Blair( Ralph Rouse) of New Madison
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 3 PM at Tribute Funeral Home, New Madison campus with Pastor Kyle Herrmann officiating. Burial will follow in Greenmound Cemetery.
Family and friends may visit on Saturday from 1 PM until 3 PM at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.tributefuneralhomes.com