Mary M. Highfill, 91, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2016. She was born July 19, 1924, 1 of 8 children, to Ernest Gardner and LuVada (Pritchard) Gardner. Mary was married to Robert E. Highfill on May 23, 1944. They were blessed with 6 children. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert, sons; Robert-1990, Richard-at birth, Stephen-2014, her parents, Ernest and LuVada, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Mary is survived by 1 brother, 1 sister, 4 children; Marilyn Boyle, Sharon Schroeder, Robert (Bob) and his wife Mary, Brent, and his wife Sheila, 11 grandsons, 3 granddaughters, 6 great-grandsons, 12 great-granddaughters, and 5 great great-grandchildren. Mary had worked for 15 years as a Nurse Assistant for Cox Medical Center, and was a member of National Heights Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Happy Plunkers Ukulele Band and the Young at Heart Singers. Visitation will be Monday, July 18, 2016, 6:00-8:00pm, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 10:00am, also at Greenlawn North. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.