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Mary Dillard Obituary
One life lived so many lives touched. The world is a better place for Mary Jane having lived in it.
She graduated "Girl of the Year" from Lexington Catholic High School Class of 1960, St. Catherine Junior College Springfield, KY, 60-61', University of KY School of Nursing (Bachelor of Science) Class of 1966, Eastern Carolina University School of Nursing (Master of Science) Class of 1983. Her memberships included, Sigma Theta Tau-Theta Nu Chapter, International Honor Society of Nursing, Lifelong member of the Lexington Tennis Club and National certification for Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN). She retired as a Registered Nurse and nursing instructor.
She is survived by her children, Robert P. (Karen) Dillard, Jr., Ann M. Hamilton, Christopher S. Dillard, Catherine Colleen (John) Dillard-Scowby; grandchildren, Bethany Le, Holley Hamilton, Rachel Hamilton and Zach Hamilton; three sisters, JoAnne (Greg) Mantel, Martha (Ed) Woods and Nancy (Jose) Fernandez and a multitude of lovely nieces and nephews. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Alice (Terry) Lacy.
A visitation will be held at Clark Legacy Center – 601 East Brannon Rd,
Nicholasville, KY 40356 Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 1pm-1:30pm followed by a memorial Service from 1:30pm-2pm with Chaplain Tyler Green. Immediately following the service will be Celebration of Life Gathering of family and friends until 4:30pm, also at Clark Legacy Center – 601 East Brannon Rd, Nicholasville, KY 40356.
Bring your dancing shoes!
A brief service will be held at Lexington Cemetery, section 3, on Sunday January 19th at 2:00PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Sierra Club, The Lexington Arboretum, Doctor's Without Borders, or of course the organization of one's choosing. clarklegacycenter.com
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Robert Lohman
November 1, 2025
Rob and family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom earlier this year. I remember her fondly from meeting her back in my early days at UK hanging out with Rob. Again, my condolences. I am praying for her and for the family.
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Earleen Ginter
January 23, 2025
My condolence to the family. I am privileged to have met her at The Homeplace. She and I became buddies.
Mary Carol Welch Sears
January 17, 2025
Reading Mary Jane´s obituary brought back so many fond memories of our families time together. So sad to lose our ties as we age.
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18
Visitation
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Clark Legacy Center - Nicholasville601 E. Brannon Road, Nicholasville, KY 40356
Jan
18
Memorial service
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Clark Legacy Center - Nicholasville601 E. Brannon Road, Nicholasville, KY 40356
Jan
18
Celebration of Life
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Clark Legacy Center - Nicholasville601 E. Brannon Road, Nicholasville, KY 40356
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Clark Legacy Center - Nicholasville601 E. Brannon Road, Nicholasville, KY 40356
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