Comments From Her Peers

Across five decades of public service, retired Miller County Circuit Clerk Mary Pankey has built relationships inside and outside of the courtroom. Here is what some of her colleagues have to say.

Deputy Circuit Clerk Tammy Dirickson

“I have only worked for Mary for about three years but have known her for longer. First off, she is a great and understanding boss. Second, if you want something done and completed, Mary Pankey is the go-to person. Mary loves projects, so there is always something extra we are working on. She loves to help the community and the people of Miller County. She is a great person with so much knowledge. I will miss Mary. We all wish her well as she begins her next project!”

Circuit Judge Wren Autrey

“I’ve worked with some smart lawyers that really knew the law, but even they would consult with Mary and appreciated her expertise in knowing how the law in the books worked in the real world. She did this for all the young lawyers in a fair and impartial way and for the right reasons. She helped the lawyers, too, in turn aid the judicial system and by extension the litigants and her community.”

Deputy Circuit Clerk Katie Vickers

“I have learned real leadership skills from her. I have learned how to serve the public with everything I have at my disposal and how to work hard to protect and preserve the public records for generations to come.There are so many things I could say about her. Mary is truly a caring, thoughtful and very generous person. She loves us all, and we know it! She will be missed in ways that I don’t have words to express.”

Circuit Judge Carlton Jones

“Mary has helped me and all of the judges in this judicial district by leading her office, the judiciary and all the attendant offices through the transition from paper to digital. Miller County was one of the first in the state to make the complete transition, and it is because of Mary’s foresight and leadership.”