Mary Kay Ash

1918–2001 (age 83)

entrepreneur

Biography

Mary Kay Ash, born in 1918, founded Mary Kay Inc. after seeing the need for a business that celebrated women's strengths and potential.

Her books, company values, and philanthropic efforts helped countless women build confidence and financial independence, and her resting place at Hillcrest Cemetery remains a quiet place of admiration.

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