Mary Lee (Hogue) Lilly, 92, of Tiffin, passed away at 2:01 A.M. on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Elmwood Assisted Living.

Mary was born on September 14, 1929, in Pennsboro, WV to James A and Theresa M (Lanham) Hogue. On November 23, 1951, she married Percy L. Lilly in Pennsboro, WV.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 70 years, Percy Lilly of Spanishburg, WV and Tiffin; sons, Robert Lilly of Sacramento, CA and Mark (Cindy) Lilly of Marion, NC; daughters, Catherine (Ray Mattatall) Lilly of Ann Arbor, MI and Laurel Lilly of Tiffin; sister, Bailey Ann Mills of Charleston, WV; grandchildren, Benjamin (Kristi) Lilly, Josh (Laiza) Lilly, Jacob (Martina) Lilly, Eril (Paul Lammers) Andes, Brennan Andes, Rebecca (Josh) Reese, Ryan (Ginny) Lilly, Jamie (Wendy) Twardzik, Tyla Bennett and Sherri (Matt) Elliott; great grandchildren, Clara, Calvin and Owen Lilly, Zackary and Logan Reese, Elisjah (Mackenzie) Twardzik, Uriah, Jonas, Jobe, Ezra, Silas and Eden Twardzik, Xander, Julien and Lyla Benett, Mason and Corban Elliott, Charlotte Perry, Hudson Morson and Anna Lammers and Sarie Andes; great-great-grandchild, Sullivan Twardzik; niece, Susan K. Jackson and her family; and nephew, David Mills and his family.

Mary graduated from Concord College in 1950 with a BS in Biology.  She received her Master's in Botany from WVU in 1951 and a Masters in ESL from Findlay College.  Mary was a part-time adjunct professor at Penn State and Heidelberg College and taught part-time in Tiffin public schools and at St. Wendelin in Fostoria.  Mary was a lifetime member of Trinity UCC and taught Sunday school.

When she wasn't inside taking care of her family, she was outside tending to her many flower gardens or helping Percy harvest organic vegetables.  We all looked forward to her homemade healthy feasts at family gatherings.  She also liked to sew, and could reupholster a couch, create new curtains or design a pattern for a dress with amazing ease.

Mary could be seen for years in sun, rain, or snow promoting peace at the courthouse corner with her friends from Pax Christi.  She was an active member of the Democratic Party and worked passionately for her candidate or important causes.  Mary was an avid reader, often sharing her love for books and articles with her family.

A small private family memorial service was held at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory on June 28th.  Due to an ilness in the family, the Celebration of Life that was scheduled for July 28, 2022 will be postponed until a later date.

Cards can be sent to Percy Lilly c/o Elmwood Assisted Living at the Shawhan, 54 S Washington, Tiffin, Ohio 44883.  Memorial contributions may be made to Heifer International (Little Rock, AR) or the Franciscan Earth Literacy Center (Tiffin).

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.