Mary L. Hardgrave, 88, of Houston, Texas passed away April 15, 2019. She was born in Corsicana, Texas on March 6, 1931 to January Hayden Smith and Ida Oleta Smith. She was married to Fred Hardgrave for 51 years. Mary had a passion for her family, her beloved pets, gardening and traveling.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Stephania Rogers and Leatha Bell, brother Robert Smith, and loving husband Fred Hardgrave.
She is survived by brother January Hayden Smith, daughter Allison Hay (Michael), son Leonard Hardgrave (Lee), and granddaughters Elizabeth Hay and Catherine Hay. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, April 18 at 2:00PM at Forest Park East Cemetery located at 21620 Gulf Freeway Webster, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Arthritis Foundation in Mary’s memory. https://www.arthritis.org/giving/honor-memorial.php
She was a wonderful mother.