Mary Hillard Obituary (2019) - Post Tribune

Mary Lee Hillard

Mary Lee Hillard was born October 24, 1942 and received her wings to glory on December 22, 2019. Mary was born in Hernando, MS to Samuel Maxwell and Girtha Griffin. Mary is preceded in death by her husband Henry Hillard, sons Kenneth and Robert Hillard, grandchild Tamika Turks, father Samuel Maxwell and sister Lula Mae Johnson. She leaves to cherish her memories mother Girtha Griffin, 6 children Sammie Hillard, LaVerne (Tyrone) Neely, Russell (Angelia) Hillard, Tracie (Gilberto) Lopez, Rachel Gunn and Annie Hillard. Four sisters, four brothers, 19 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Visitation Sunday, December 29, 2019 from 12 to 8p.m. Family Hours 6 to 8 p.m. at the Guy & Allen Chapel. Funeral service Monday, December 30, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Glen Park COC, 505 E. 45th Ave. Pastor Robert Holt, officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published in Post-Tribune from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2019.

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December 21, 2020

Antjaun McDaniels

Family

April 20, 2020

Just thinking of you and wanted to send you Kisses and Hugs. I love you and I'm thinking of you everyday. The grandkids having a hard time trying to understand why you are not here with us anymore especially Juju. Can't wait to see you again, but until then keep watch over us...love you

Tracie Hillard

March 2, 2020

Momma missing you terribly. I miss our morning and evening conversations. You are my rock and my love. You are truly missed.

Tracie Lopez

Daughter

February 20, 2020

As I sit here thinking about you and the rides and talks we shared and the thing's you helped me through words will never be enough to say how much I will miss you.i love you Auntie and am going to miss you dearly. Rettha

Rettha Youghbo

January 29, 2020

I miss you so much momma. The most beautiful wonderful mother in the world. I love u Beautiful.

Annie

Daughter

January 25, 2020

A month have pass and I miss you so much. I love you !

Rachel Hillard- Gunn

December 31, 2019

To all the Family, I was sadden to hear of Mary's passing. We worked together for many years at Ball Glass. Mary was such a sweet, quite gentle soul. She will truly be missed. May God bless you and keep you. Bernadine McGhee

Bernadine McGhee

December 31, 2019

I'm sure gonna miss our talks Mrs Mary dont go to heaven trying to tell the Angles what to do with Kenny. I Love you and will always Love you like as if you were my own Grandmother. I'll see you again on the other side until we meet again my Condolences to the Entire Hillard Family/Family. Always Love Danielle

Danielle C

December 29, 2019

To the family of Mrs.Mary Hillard, deepest sympathies and condolences. She no longer suffers and she is at rest. Know that Our Father has welcomed her home with open arms.Our Lord will guide you every step of the way..Peace into you until you see her on the other side...Bj. Gloria

Bj

December 29, 2019

Clifton Rhodes

December 29, 2019

May God bring you and your family peace during this time of sorrow. John 14:1-3 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

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Carolyn Carter And Family

Carolyn Carter

December 29, 2019

Pretty Lady, Sorry Ms. Tracie for your loss. We keep you in my prayer. Love you and take care. Roshanda

Roshanda Walls

December 29, 2019

So sorry for your loss.I pray that God give you strength and peace as you go through this time of sorrow. Love you Mrs. L. Black

Lenita Black

December 27, 2019

My deepest Condolences to The Hillard Family

December 27, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of Sister Hillard's passing. You have my sincerest and deepest sympathy.

Natalie Stewart

December 27, 2019

For 35 years I admired the strength of this woman - a woman given many crosses to bear which she always bore with quiet dignity. Her peace now is well deserved.

Thomas Vanes

December 27, 2019

Lisa Maxwell

December 27, 2019

Auntie you will be truly missed love you so much.... Praying for my family as tge go through this difficult time love you guys

Lisa Maxwell

December 27, 2019

I love you Auntie You will forever be missed such a beautiful person inside and out! Praying for my family!

Maxwell Lisa

December 27, 2019

I love you so much Grandma.. Give my daddy Kenny lots of kisses for me..

Kesha Hillard

December 27, 2019

My condolences to the Hillard family. Love you guys may God continue to comfort the family

Joey Anderson

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