Mary A. Handy, 78, of Hillsdale passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.
A funeral service will be held Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Visitation will take place Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Mary was born May 24, 1946 to Hildon and Mary (Smith) Danbury in Coldwater.
She pursued a career as an LPN where she spent many years taking care of others at the Community Health Center of Branch County in Coldwater. She later worked at Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility and the Senior Center of Hillsdale.
Mary enjoyed many things including sewing, attending her grandchildren’s many sporting events, and baking. In her free time, she also enjoyed gardening and canning. Mary was very strong and independent, caring, protective and most of all loved to spend time with and take care of her family.
Mary is survived by her children Pam (Nick) Pfeiffer of Reading; Ted (Tammie) Handy of Horton; her stepson Jeff Handy of Reading; her brother Steven Danbury of Coldwater; her grandchildren Kendra Handy; Samantha Pfeiffer; Maggie Pfeiffer; Jakob Handy; and many loving nieces; nephews and cousins.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents.
All memorials may be directed to the Hillsdale County Senior Services Center.



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