Mary Willis is from Pickens, South Carolina, where her love for volleyball developed.  After high school, where Willis earned two State Championships 2006 and 2008, Willis decided to further her academic and athletic career at Toccoa Falls College by earning a degree in Secondary English Education and a minor in Coaching/Physical Education.  Willis was the starting setter for Toccoa Falls for her entire college career (2009-2013), and currently holds the Toccoa’s record in assists. During her four years at Toccoa Falls, Willis earned 1st team All-Region awards for the NCCAA during 2009 and 2010 seasons and 2nd team All-Region for the 2011 and 2012 seasons. Also, she was named 2nd Team All-American for the NCCAA in 2010, and in 2011, Willis was named 2nd Team All-American for the ACCA. 

Willis is pursuing her Master Degree in Education Leadership.