Mary M. Hart, 87, of Plainville, Indiana, went to Heaven on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon. She was born on May 2, 1938 in Elnora, Indiana to William and Katherine (Franklin) Clarke. Mary married the love of her life, L. Ray Hart on June 29, 1956.

Mary was a member of the Parkview Christian Church in Plainville. She worked as a QMA at Washington Nursing Center, retiring in 1997 with 15 years of service.

Family left to cherish the memory of Mary include: four sons, William (Pamela) Hart of Plainville, Jeffrey (Julie) Hart of Evansville, Michael Hart of Greenville, SC and Joseph (Maggie) Hart of Buford, Georgia; grandchildren, Grayson Hart, Samuel Hart, Caleb Hart, Sarah (Cole) Linson, Amy Hart and Lincoln Hart; great-grandchildren, Montgomery Hart, Wayne Hart and Baby Linson.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband. L. Ray Hart; brothers, Roy, Paul, Herman, Robert and William; sisters, Vernestine Adams, Maxine Krieger and Jo VanLue.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, April 25 at Meng Family Funeral Home in Odon with Julie Hart officiating. Mary will be laid to rest in Sugarland Cemetery Mausoleum in Washington.

Family and friends may call from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 12 Noon at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Boy Scout Troop #335. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Meng Family Funeral Home in Odon. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.mengfuneralhome.com.