Mary-Willard-Obituary

Mary Lee Willard

Gadsden, Alabama

Nov 9, 1949 – Apr 1, 2016

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BORN
November 9, 1949
DIED
April 1, 2016
LOCATION
Gadsden, Alabama

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Mary Lee Hardin Willard was born Nov. 9, 1949, to R.H. ""Red"" Hardin and Mary Louise Goss Hardin. Mary Lee and her sister, Elisabeth, were reared by their single mother with the help of her parents, J.C. and Sarah Lee Goss, who were greatly loved and revered by their grandchildren. Mary Lee's...

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I was so sorry that I was out of town on the day of the memorial service- I would very much like to been able to attend. I worked with Mary Lee on many occasions on boards or projects and always found her dedicated to what ever cause she was supporting. Among her many skills was entertaining, which she always made seem effortless in her lovely home. I will remember her fondly.

Thirty years of work and play; tears and joy. I loved her and will miss her.

Bill and Elisabeth - My thoughts & prayers are with you now and have been more months - May God surround with his loving arms at this time of need.
With lots of love - Betty Davis

I had the pleasure of teaching Mary Lee at the Episcopal Day School, so we go way back. I followed her career with great interest. Her mom, Mary, gave my husband one of his first jobs. Mary Lee was a faithful member of our church as long as she could even attending Trustee meetings in a wheelchair. I thank God for the many lives she touched; I easpecially thank God for the faithfulness of Bill and Elisabeth.

Bill and Elizabeth, you both have my deepest sympathy. Mary Lee left you many memories that can give you peace for many years to come.

Bill and Elizabeth, I am so sorry to hear about Mary Lee. I have a lot of fond memories working for the Hardin's back in high school and during the summers when I returned home from college. Mary Lee's tough love at work helped make me a better person as an adult and I owe a lot to her, Ms. Mary and Elizabeth. May her soul rest in peace.

My condolences to Elisabeth, Bill, family, friends and caregivers as you mourn the loss of your dear sister, wife, and loved one.

May you cherish the memories and the love (MARY) she left in your heart.

She will be greatly missed.

I share in your grief and send my love.

With deep and heartfelt sympathy.

Such a beautiful loving soul

Mary Lee's obituary is beautifully written. It portrays Mary Lee's zest for life, the many things she did for her community, and the grocery business. And she did love her church. As her cousin, I have many special memories of childhood shared with Mary Lee. I will always remember great times spent together and her infectious laugh. She will be missed.