We are so sad to share that Grandma Duggar (Mary) passed away at home on Sunday afternoon, June 9th, 2019 at the age of 78. Mary Lester Duggar grew up in Farmington, Arkansas and was married almost 50 years to J.L. (Jimmy Lee) Duggar who preceded her in death.
Mary found great joy in sharing her love for Jesus and her own story of how at age 15 she asked Christ to forgive her for her sins. It was at that time she committed the rest of her life to live for Him, a commitment she kept with devotion. She loved to share with others how they too could be forgiven of their sins, live a fulfilling life as a Christian, and one day spend eternity in heaven.
She is survived by her daughter Deanna Duggar and her son Jim Bob Duggar, 21 grandchildren (Amy King, Joshua Duggar, Jana Duggar, John-David Duggar, Jill Dillard, Jessa Seewald, Jinger Vuolo, Joseph Duggar, Josiah Duggar, Joy-Anna Forsyth, Jedidiah Duggar, Jeremiah Duggar, Jason Duggar, James Duggar, Justin Duggar, Jackson Duggar, Johannah Duggar, Jennifer Duggar, Tyler Hutchins, Jordyn-Grace Duggar, and Josie Duggar) 13 great-grandchildren (Mackynzie Duggar, Michael Duggar, Marcus Duggar, Israel Dillard, Meredith Duggar, Spurgeon Seewald, Henry Seewald, Samuel Dillard, Mason Duggar, Gideon Forsyth, Garrett Duggar, Felicity Vuolo, and Ivy Seewald), with several more great-grandchildren on the way!
Mary Duggar was also a successful real estate broker who owned Good Neighbor Realty and was noted in Northwest Arkansas for being the broker who put together the property sale for the John Q. Hammons Holiday Inn & Convention Center in Springdale.
Grandma Mary Duggar has been on the TLC shows, "19 Kids & Counting" and "Counting On" with her family for over 15 years. Many referred to Mary as "America's Grandma." She is greatly loved and will be missed so very much! She lived a tremendous life as a follower of Christ, a wife, a devoted mother, a loving mother-in-law, and a much-loved grandmother. Proverbs 31:10-31 describes the virtuous woman, indeed she personified these beautiful verses with her life.
We deeply appreciate your prayers for our family and all who loved Mary during this time.
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Mary Montresor
06/26/2019 12:12 AM
Though I only knew her from television Grandma Duggar seemed like a kind and caring person. I am so sorry for your loss of her earthly presence.
Heather Gross
06/25/2019 11:53 PM
Though I do not know you as a family I feel that I have watched you all from the beginning of the TV series. I am so sorry for your loss of Mrs. Duggar.
M Neisler
06/25/2019 11:50 PM
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Mary (Grandma) Duggar. It is sadder even that she drowned. May knowing she is with the Lord be a comfort to all who knew and loved her. May God be with each of you in the days ahead as you grieve your loss...
Colleen
06/25/2019 11:13 PM
I was very saddened to hear of Grandma Duggar's passing. She was a special woman and will be missed. Much sympathy to the family.
Terie Burkeen Frederick
06/25/2019 02:49 AM
I am so sorry to hear of Grandmother Duggar's passing I know she will surely be missed. Its so hard to give them up yet we know she was a Child of God and she has been welcomed into her new home. I pray God will hold you all in the palm of His hand and comfort you in a way that only He can In Christian love, Terie
Linda Smith
06/25/2019 12:33 AM
I am praying for your family as you grieve the loss of this very special mother/grandmother. May your tears of sorrow also be filled with good memories and smiles of the wonderful times you shared. God bless you.
SANDIE YULE
06/24/2019 06:39 PM
My prayers are with you all. We know she is in a much better place but that still leaves a hole in our hearts. Thank you for sharing her with us all. God Bless
Theresa Palmeri
06/24/2019 07:29 AM
My deepest condolences on the loss of your mom grandmother Mary may you all have peace knowing she is and always will he still alive in your heart and thoughts speak of her often letting her know you understood she was tired and needed sleep in the arms of the Lord. May she rest in peace.
Christy little
06/24/2019 03:24 AM
I AM SO sorry for UR loss.
My GRANDMA passed away 20 years ago and it still hurts.
People do say that it gets better.
Anyway, I LOVED watching Grandma Mary on your show.
My thoughts and prayers are with you ALL.
Christy little
06/24/2019 03:08 AM
I AM SO sorry for UR loss.
My GRANDMA passed away 20 years ago and it still hurts.
People do say that it gets better.
Anyway, I LOVED watching Grandma Mary on your show.
My thoughts and prayers are with you ALL.
Paula Schimank
06/23/2019 12:02 PM
My condolences and sympathy sent to your family! Rest In Peace Good and Faithful Servant!!! Your work here on earth has been done!!!!
Leanna Marinari
06/23/2019 05:58 AM
I am sad to hear about Mary Duggar ,may she rest in peace and she will be miss dearly. Sending prayers to her family and friends. ????????
Leanna Marinari
06/23/2019 05:55 AM
I am sad to hear about Mary Duggar ,may she rest in peace and she will be miss dearly. Sending prayers to her family and friends. ????????
Debra Fante
06/20/2019 12:04 PM
Praying for the Family.
Loretta
06/19/2019 04:28 PM
God be with you in your loss.
Pauline steeley
06/19/2019 02:09 PM
So sad thinking of the family x
Jacob Shaw
06/19/2019 09:25 AM
I was so shocked and saddened when I first read of Grandma Duggar’s passing. I enjoyed seeing her on both 19 Kids and Counting and Counting On. It was always great getting to see her. Her wisdom and outlook on life are things that are certainly not to be forgotten, nor will she. My heart goes out to your family. Sending prayers, love, and hugs to all of you.
Patty Scholl
06/19/2019 04:57 AM
May grandma duggar rest in peace in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Rachel Lang
06/19/2019 02:57 AM
Dear Duggar family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I have watched your show since the beginning and saw what an amazing Godly woman she was. I understand your pain and I know God is taking care of her as they both watch over you. I pray u all find comfort in your memories of her and know this is not goodbye, this is see you later as one day you all will be together again. My prayers are with you.
For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you. Isaiah 54:10
The Lucas Tribe™
06/18/2019 11:43 PM
Our deepest condolences go out to all of the Duggar family. Grandma Duggar was such an encouragement to me and my family even though we didn't know her personally. We were truly hoping to meet her in person one day, but we have comfort knowing we'll meet her in heaven one day. May you have God's peace that passes all understanding. With love from The Lucas Tribe™!
Johnelle Deglane
06/18/2019 09:49 PM
I send my condolences to u and ur family I will be praying for u all loved grandma Dugger and everything she has done
Victoria Pedercini
06/18/2019 04:08 PM
Grandma Duggar you will be surely miss. I have watched you during the show and seen how gracious you are. Although your family and viewers will miss you here on Earth I know you are rejoicing with the Lord. May each and every one in the family find comfort and peace during this difficult time. God bless you all.
Rose J
06/18/2019 04:05 PM
Was so sad to here of her passing. She will be missed by so many. I send my condolences to the family . Lots of prayers, God bless you
Victoria Pedercini
06/18/2019 04:03 PM
Grandma Duggar you will be surely miss. I have watched you during the show and seen how gracious you are. Although your family and viewers will miss you here on Earth I know you are rejoicing with the Lord. May each and every one in the family find comfort and peace during this difficult time. God bless you all.
Victoria Pedercini
06/18/2019 03:48 PM
Grandma Duggar you will be surely miss. I have watched you during the show and seen how gracious you are. Although your family and viewers will miss you here on Earth I know you are rejoicing with the Lord. May each and every one in the family find comfort and peace during this difficult time. God bless you all.
toni M
06/18/2019 02:13 AM
While Mary's death was very tragic and no doubt has caused so much pain and anguish for her family, how someone LIVED is what truly matters. She lived for her Savior, always. She was an example to her sweet family, and to the WORLD, as she graciously took her place with you on your show, and her ministry was very evident at home, in her family. THANK YOU for sharing Mary with all of us all these years. We will miss her, too. Rest in peace, you are home with the Lord, Mrs. Duggar.
Mindy Frosto-Swank
06/18/2019 12:42 AM
Eternal rest grant Mary Duggar, O Lord.
And let perpetual light shine upon her.
May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace. Amen
Cynthia York
06/17/2019 06:57 PM
So sorry for your loss !
Denise Green
06/17/2019 08:42 AM
So sorry for your loss, she was such a kind soul. I have enjoyed watching your show over the years. "We Rise Again In The Faces Of Our Children"
Stefania D'Ammicco
06/17/2019 05:03 AM
So sorry for your loss! Grandma Mary has always been, for us watching your show, a smiling and caring presence. My condolences to all the family. Stefania from Italy
Kristin Decker
06/17/2019 12:38 AM
My husband and I are so sad to hear of the loss of Grandma Duggar. We pray with all the others who have commented here, for healing and grace upon your whole family. She was a beautiful person, inside and out, who lived an amazing life full of love, family, laughter. She was the epitome of a Godly woman. Heaven has indeed gained an angel.
Lots of Love and Prayer,
Jarrett and KristinLeigh Decker
Mandy Wrigley
06/16/2019 09:39 PM
So sorry to hear about Grandma Dugger! Condolences to all family and friends.
Giulia Motta
06/16/2019 09:13 PM
Grandma Duggar will, forever, be the Duggar family guardian angel. She will never leave you all. Keep the faith.
Giulia Motta
06/16/2019 09:11 PM
Grandma Duggar will, forever, be the Duggar family guardian angel. She will never leave you all. Keep the faith.
Laurie Richards
06/16/2019 08:55 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the Lord strengthen you and comfort you and pour his many blessings upon you. You are loved very much.
Billy Beck
06/16/2019 08:42 PM
Jim Bob, Michelle, and the entire Duggar Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of sweet Grandma Duggar! I always enjoyed watching her on the show. Her godly example shined through so bright. It was evident that she adored her family, and was excited about each new family member that would come along. It was also evident that you all adored her too. She was a very lucky and blessed lady! To us viewers, watching the show long enough, we feel apart of the family! We all wished that we could have Grandma Duggar as our own. Praying God’s peace and comfort on your family in the days ahead.
With love,
Billy Beck
Janice Loken
06/16/2019 08:37 PM
So very sorry to hear about Grandma Duggar. My condolences to the entire family.
Sherry
06/16/2019 08:24 PM
So very sorry for your loss. She was a very beautiful person insde and out
Amanda Lindgren
06/16/2019 08:10 PM
So sorry for the loss of Grandma Dugger, she was such a gracious lady, quiet and sweet. My condolences to the entire Dugger family may she Rest In Peace.
Jean miller
06/16/2019 05:41 PM
America's Grandma. Prayers and thoughts to the entire Duggar clan. RIP dearest Grandma. Jean miller from Bellevue Nebraska.
Jean miller
06/16/2019 05:37 PM
America's Grandma. Prayers and thoughts to the entire Duggar clan. RIP dearest Grandma. Jean miller from Bellevue Nebraska.
Patricia Mortley
06/16/2019 11:10 AM
My condolences to the family grandma Duggar is in my prayers!
Tonya
06/16/2019 07:51 AM
Deepest condolences on the loss of your precious mother and grandmother...grandmothers are special people! The good news is that she is resting at the feet of the Savior, Whom she served so faithfully. Praise the LORD that we do not mourn her as those who have no hope, and we will be reunited with her one day, maybe sooner rather than later. Come LORD Jesus! Psalm 116 verse 15.
Judy
06/16/2019 07:15 AM
With deepest Symphony my heart goes out to all of you for looking such a wonderful. Kind, loving, gorgeous, fantastic, caring, mother, grandmother. Send prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
Erin Johnson
06/16/2019 01:05 AM
I am so sad to hear about Gramma Duggar’s passing . She truly was a special, graceful, kind lady . It was always a joy to see her on the shows . What a blessing to have her in all of your lives ( and from a distance , us fans too ). Heartfelt condolences to the entire family .
annette fetterhoff
06/15/2019 10:57 PM
have watched all your shows, and will miss her sweet smile and kind spirit. prayers for all of you during this very difficult time. from our lil corner of SC.
Janna McGlynn
06/15/2019 09:01 PM
Please accept my condolences for your loss of beautiful and loving Grandma Mary. She was such an example of someone that is living their faith. I am praying for all of you during this sad and difficult time. Death of a mother is so hard.
Toni Huss
06/15/2019 08:56 PM
So sorry about your family losing this sweet, sweet lady . Your loss is Heaven's gain .
MISTY SMITH
06/15/2019 08:33 PM
I am so sorry to hear about grandma Duggar what a sweet kind hearted woman praying for yinz
Dawn Diment
06/15/2019 08:20 PM
My heart aches for your family.Such a sad season for you all.May god get you through these tough times.Grandma Duggar was a blessed treasure.From my family in Colorado