Mary Esther

Hardy

Mary Esther Hardy, age 86, of Toledo, Ohio, was born on October 16, 1939, and peacefully entered Heaven's Gates on February 4, 2026.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Mammie Tillery and David Moore; her daughter, Trina Scott; and son Roderick (Jerome) Adams. She was also preceded in death by her siblings on her father's side of the family. Mary was the only child of Mammie Tillery.

Mary accepted Christ at an early age. She was a woman of strength, faith, and resilience. She was devoted to her family and deeply loved. Mary's faith carried her through life's challenges, and she remained grounded in love for her family and trust in God.

During her early adult years, Mary devoted her life to raising her six children. During this time, she worked in dietary services at the former Maumee Valley Hospital and she was also the lunchroom worker at Gunckel School. In later years, when her grandchildren were in grade school, Mary continued working with children by becoming a classroom grandmother.

Mary spent the past 40 years spreading the Word of God. One of Mom's favorite sayings was, "I love you, and Jesus loves you too." She loved her children, but she especially loved her grandchildren. She cherished Bible study and teaching her grandchildren the Word of God.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Yolanda Emery, Vivian Lipkins, and Vonda Emery; her son, Edgar (Tanya) Emery; 15 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren, along with a host of loving family and friends.

Acknowledgements

Our family sincerely thanks everyone for the prayers, calls, visits, and acts of kindness shown during this time. We extend heartfelt gratitude to nurse aides, Sadallia Lightner, Beatrice Christopher, and Jessie Holloway, for the loving and compassionate care given to our beloved mother. We will always remember the dignity and respect you showed her.