Mary Hilliard, 74

Mary Louise Hilliard, 74, passed away of natural causes, on June 26, 2024, at her home in Marion. She was blessed to have her loving husband and family by her side.

She was born to Thomas and Elinor Mothka, on June 5, 1950, in Kalispell. Later in life, she married Laramie Zeph Hilliard, and they were married for 56 years.   

Mary worked as a sterile technician for Kalispell Regional Medical Center for approximately 12 years. She loved to read, play games, and spending time with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Elinor Mothka; and son, Larry Zain Hilliard.

She is survived by her husband, Laramie Zeph Hilliard; her sons, Zephrey Thomas (Wendy) Hilliard, Thomas Zeph (Cathy) Hilliard; her daughter, Ellie Mae (Michael) Scheulen; sisters, Tamara Patzer, Gloria Wager; 10 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren.

A private family service will take place. Friends are encouraged to visit the website www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolences for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory caring for the family.