Mary Elizabeth (Hart) Mott peacefully passed into eternal life with Jesus her savior on October 16 ^th , 2015.  Mary was born to the late Samuel and Carrie Elizabeth (Lugg) Hart in Springfield, Ohio, the oldest of nine children. She married Ray Francis Mott on October 26,1940. They moved to Jackson Township where Mary was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed sewing and being a Cub Scout Leader, 4-H advisor. She and Ray were very proud of their garden and provided family and friends with many wonderful meals and canned goods from their harvests.  Mary went to work at Grimes Manufacturing after her children were married and retired in 1983.  After her retirement Mary and Ray enjoyed travelling and socializing with their family, friends and playing Bridge. Mary also enjoyed quilting and made over 25 beautiful quilts after she retired which she often gave away for weddings or special occasions. Mary was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church where she made many friends. She was very fond of her friends and caregivers at Sterling House/ Brookdale Senior living of Troy, where she lived for the past 4 years.

Mary is survived by sisters Dorothy Beatty and Nancy Strader. Her children Rev. Wayne R. (Gloria Leapley) Mott of Clyde, Ohio and Cinda (Bob) Bright of Troy, Ohio; Grandchildren, Sheri (John) Timmers, Wayne R. (Kathy) Mott, Bill R. (Lisa) Bright, and Brad H. (Louise) Mott; 12 Great Grandchildren: Josh Camden, Bree Leach, Matt Kiser, Scout Mott, John R. and Kathrine ElizabethTimmers, Ashley Wiggall, Andrew Wiggall, Emily Bright, Bradley, Brian, and Benjamin Mott, and one Great Great Grandson, Bohen Leach, as well as many much loved nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents Mary was preceded in death by sisters Bertha Hart, Edna Moore, Thelma Giles, Gee Gee Gracy; and brothers Samuel and Roger Hart.

Mary's love for God permeated everything she did and she read her Bible every day. She was generous with her love and resources and always remembered those in her life on special occasions. Her family will miss her dearly but rejoices that they will see her again when they join her in heaven.

Services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Monday, October 19, 2015 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy.  Burial will follow in Honey Creek Cemetery in Christiansburg.  Friends may call from 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon on Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Baptist Church, 9903 W National Rd, New Carlisle, OH 45344.  Condolences may be express to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com .