Mary was a graduate of Maryland Eastern Shore. She made mention of this on the episode where Brenda was considering all of her options for college. And yet, she appeared to not have a career, other than being a housewife and mother. Did she reference having a career at some point? She did however, work for a travel agency (https://www.lipstickalley.com/attachments/1755816604010-png.7074652/) in one episode and worked at her husband's business a bit. Mary was also deeply involved (https://www.lipstickalley.com/attachments/1755823140347-png.7074936/) with her church and was in the church choir (https://www.lipstickalley.com/attachments/1755822933567-png.7074929/).