Mary Elizabeth (Mahan) Hardy passed peacefully with family by her side at home in Allegan, Michigan, on April 6, 2025. Mary was born on March 10, 1937, in Plainwell, Michigan to James and Mary (Evans) Mahan. Mary was married to Dean Hardy until his passing in 2013. She was a well-educated woman with a bachelor's in teaching through Western Michigan and then achieving a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine. She was a member of the Temple Sakkara, and Sisterhood of Emerald, with which she devoted a lot of her time. She was a believer in all things but cherished her faith in Christianity. Mary taught physical education through Hopkins, Wayland, and eventually retiring through Martin at the end of her career.

She is survived by her sons Mark Hardy and John Hardy; grandchildren Holly Hardy, Josh Hardy, Derick Hardy, Faith Hardy, James Hardy, and Ash Hardy.

Preceded in her death are her parents James and Mary (Evans); son Steven Hardy; siblings Nancy Lemke, and James Mahan.

Mary's funeral service will start at 11:00am on Friday, April 25th, 2025, in Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, 528 Trowbridge Street, Allegan, MI 49010. Inurnment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery.