Mary Helen Tolbert was born on July 30, 1951 in Winder Barrow, Georgia to Barbara Jean and Julius Wilmont. She departed this life on Sunday September 16, 2018. Mary attended Archer High in Atlanta, Georgia and was active in sports and various organizations. She continued her educational growth and development over the years as an avid reader. On April 9, 1976 Mary married the love of her life Melvin Tolbert in Atlanta, Georgia. She worked in a variety of professions and was always known as a top employee in the sales division of her employer. However, her most important role has always been as a wife and a mother to her son Darias Tolbert. Mary always been an advocate for reading and self improvement. She and Melvin were outdoor enthusiast and spent extensive times camping, fishing and kite flying. Later in life, Mary's love of Christ and her church home became a comfort to her as she battled her health issues.
She is survived by her husband Melvin, a son, Darias, two grandsons, Landon and Brandon, four siblings, Gail, Barbara Ann,, David, Deanna Faye, in-laws, nieces, nephews, and many friends. She is preceded in death by her mother, father, four siblings, and a nephew.
The family will like to extend a thank you to Scranton Road Bible Church for their support.
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