Maureen “Mo” Kathleen Tooley, 80, a lifelong resident of Sierra County died Friday afternoon, September 11, 2020 at the New Mexico Veteran’s Homes. Maureen was born April 5, 1940 in Los Angeles, California, to the late Eugene R. and Mildred V. (McCauley) Walsh. She attended New Mexico Western College in Silver City, NM in 1959. On February 17, 1961, she married Robert Owen Tooley. They raised two sons, Paul Eugene, and James Robert.

Maureen worked in the family business (The Herald Publishing Co., Inc.) for over 50 years. She enjoyed playing golf, and bowling. She received the national award of Outstanding Young Women of America in 1969. Served on many local boards and organizations including the Truth or Consequences Municipal School Board and the T or C City Planning & Zoning Board. She was a member of the Junior Woman’s Club, T or C Ladies Golf Association, and Chamber of Commerce to name a few.

Maureen was preceded in death by her late husband, Robert Owen Tooley (1998) and sister, Michelle Holden (2007) and a niece, Barbara Holden (1965). She is survived by her two sons Paul Tooley (Lee Ann) and James Tooley (Suzi). Five grandchildren Evan (LeAnne) Tooley, Karah Tooley, Jack Tooley, Wyatt Tooley, and Jenna Tooley; one sister Patsy Cryer of Truth or Consequences, NM; brother in law Mike Tooley (Loretta) of Truth or Consequences, NM; two nephews and five nieces; and many great nieces and great nephews.

No funeral service has been scheduled at this time.