Mary Lee McGary, 87, of Nortonville, KY passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her friends, family, and her caregiver, Peggy Ashby, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
She was born on March 23, 1937, in Muhlenberg County, KY to the late Charlie Foster and Clara Foster. She was also preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Lenorris Smith, and her son-in-law, Roger Adams.
Mary was a member of Nortonville Baptist Church. She loved her Jesus and was ready to be with her momma again in heaven. She loved spending time with her family and her friends and was known by many names in her life, such as Momma, Grandma, and Gigi. In addition, she was a Kentucky Colonel, and she loved traveling, being outside, and being in her garden.
She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Jessie J. McGary of Nortonville; her two daughters, Sharon Denise Adams and Debra (Scott) Hulsey, both of Nortonville; one sister, Faye Cornette of Dawson Springs, KY; three brothers, Gary Foster of Calhoun, KY, and Junior Foster and Tony Foster, both of Greenville, KY; her many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and her loving caregiver, Peggy Ashby.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 P.M. Friday January 17, 2025, at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Bro. Lee Davis Officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Nortonville. Visitation be held from 10:00 A.M. until the service time here at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Chad Ashby, Macalyn Hulsey, Scott Hulsey, Troy Cornette, Mike Cornette, and Greg Hulsey. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jaxon Ashby, Colton Ashby, Lincoln Ashby, and Paisley Ashby.
Online condolences may be made at www.barnettstrother.com.
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