Mary Elizabeth was born in Finney, Kentucky on August 18, 1934 to William and Julia Fant. She passed away at the age of 86 on February 6, 2021 in Garden, City, Michigan.
Mary was predeceased by her husband, Gene in 2013. She leaves behind her daughters, Julia (the late Larry) Hura and Barbara (Dennis) Masterton. She was the beloved Granny of Jarrod, Corinna (Jimmie) and the late Jaime and dear Great-Granny of Kiera, Braelyn, Zachary, Jackson and Olivia.
Mary and Gene moved from Michigan to Kentucky after Gene's retirement. She moved back to Michigan to spend the last couple of years of her life to live with her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mary enjoyed crocheting and canning, liked to watch the news, especially CNN and reaped the benefits of Gene's gardening. Upon her family visiting in Kentucky, she would love to spend the day going to flea markets and antiquing.
Mary will be remembered as a very loving wife, mother, Granny and Great-Granny. She will be dearly missed.