Mary Lilliard Harkins

Mary Lillard Harkins, 88 years old passed away peacefully in the arms of grandsons on July 1, 2025 at the Hospice Center at Ascension St. Vincent’s. It is no coincidence that she passed at exactly 11:22 keeping with the Church of 11;22 where she was a member and loved so much.

Mary was born in Franklin Tennessee on May 15, 1937. She was married to Thomas C. Lillard who pre-deceased Mary. She shared three children, Randy Lillard, Brenda Doolin and Beverly Abbott. She was also pre-deceased by two other husbands, Thomas O’Dwyer and Arno Harkins.

Mary is survived by 2 sons-in-law, Dave Doolin and Fred Catfish Abbott and one daughter in-law, Mida Lillard

Mary also left many adoring grandchildren, Rachel Doolin Kindt (Zach Kindt), Matthew Doolin, Tyler Thomas, Ian Thomas, Jonathon Lillard (Raquel) , Christian Lillard (Brianna Lillard), and Chen Lillard. She also leaves behind to miss her loving spirit, 3 great grandchildren, Ryder Kindt, Ryleigh Kindt, Quinn Lillard.

36 Hours after she went to be with the Lord, she was joined by her daughter Brenda Doolin. They entered the Heavenly Kingdom together. There will be a combined service on Friday July 18th at 4 pm at The Church of 11:22, 650 Commerce Center Drive, Jacksonville 32225.