Mary graduated from Conesville High School in 1954 and married Charles D. Holdsworth on June 19, 1955, who preceded her in death in 2004. Mary was a member of the Church of Christ, and a life member of Amvets auxiliary, as well as the VFW 1330 auxiliary and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She was also a life member of the NRA. She loved traveling and was very adventurous, and enjoyed activities such as parasailing and zip-lining. She even received a certificate for being the oldest zip-liner the company has ever seen when she was 76 years old. Mary liked the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. She was a very loving and caring mother.
Mary is survived by her four children, Wayne Holdsworth, Gregory (Katherine) Holdsworth, Charlotte (Wes) Daft, and Marge (Marc) Tufford. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Mary is also survived by her sister Marcella Nichelson.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents and loving husband of 49 years Charles, sister Nancy Griffey, a son James, and grandsons Bryon, Matthew, and Eric.
Per Mary’s wishes, a cremation will take place. A graveside service will take place at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at South Lawn Cemetery officiated by Lloyd Tenney.
An online memorial can be viewed at www.given-dawson-paisleyfh.com.
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