Mary J. Sargent

Mary J. Sargent

(March 25, 1929 – December 19, 2022)

Mary Jane Sargent, 93, of Shelbyville, IL, formerly of Findlay, IL, passed away at 3:44 p.m. Monday, December 19, 2022 in her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2022 in Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Nathan Jesse and Randy Sands officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 -3:00 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Findlay Cemetery, Findlay, IL. Memorials may be given to the Montgomery County Cancer Association or the First Christian Church of Moweaqua Youth Group.

Mary was born on March 25, 1929, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of William Edward and Blanche Isabella (Washburn) Robb. She married Howard Eugene “Bud” Sargent on December 29, 1945, and he preceded her in death on January 13, 2012. Together, Bud and Mary owned and operated Arrowhead Campground in Findlay, IL. Mary enjoyed dancing, cooking, watching Westerns, crime shows and Hallmark, and above all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mary is survived by her daughters, Nancy Savage (Glenn) of Litchfield, IL, and Pam Uphoff (Tim) of Findlay, IL; 5 grandchildren, Brian Savage (Ronda), Scott Savage, Savannah Arthur (Rory), Sydney Fandrich (Max) and Taylor Cook (Brock); and great grandchildren Stella Arthur, Laken Arthur, Waylon Fandrich, Ansley Cook, Austin Savage, Cassidy Savage, and Matthew Savage.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bud; son, David Edward Sargent in 1981; brother, Benny Robb; and sister, Betty Reynolds.