Longtime Arlington ISD Technology Manager Mary Ellen Webster Dies at 81

Webster was remembered for her courage, faith, and devotion to family.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:33pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph of a church interior with soft pools of warm light, conceptually representing the faith and community that defined Mary Ellen Webster's life.The passing of longtime Arlington ISD technology manager Mary Ellen Webster reflects the evolving role of faith and family in Texas communities.Burleson Today

Mary Ellen Webster, a retired Campus Technology Manager for the Arlington Independent School District, passed away on March 28, 2026 at the age of 81. Webster was remembered for her unbelievable courage in fighting health battles, her boldness in speaking the truth, and her great love for God and family.

Why it matters

Webster's passing marks the end of an era for the Arlington ISD, where she worked for many years managing campus technology. Her dedication to her work and her community made her a beloved figure, and her death is a loss felt by many in the local area.

The details

Webster was born on May 17, 1944 in Mount Vernon, Washington and was raised in San Antonio, Texas. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1962 and went on to obtain a college associate's degree. Webster excelled at many jobs in her career, with a particular talent for organizational skills and completing projects on time. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dallas and the Growing in Faith Sunday School Class.

  • Mary Ellen Webster passed away on March 28, 2026.
  • Her graveside service will be held on April 1, 2026 at Restlawn Memorial Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas.

The players

Mary Ellen Webster

A retired Campus Technology Manager for the Arlington Independent School District who passed away at the age of 81.

David P. Webster

Mary Ellen Webster's husband of 37 years.

William Lavern Wilson

Mary Ellen Webster's father, who was a Pearl Harbor survivor.

Wilma Mary Wilson

Mary Ellen Webster's mother.

James Robert Wilson

Mary Ellen Webster's brother.

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What they’re saying

“Mary will be remembered for her unbelievable courage to fight so many health battles, her boldness to speak the truth, and her great love for God and family.”

— Reverend Blake Lander, Officiant at Mary Ellen Webster's graveside service

The takeaway

Webster's life and career were defined by her unwavering faith, her dedication to her work, and her devotion to her family. Her passing is a loss felt deeply by the Arlington community that she served for many years.