Mary Beth Nolan Hartley

A life well lived, a heart full of love, and a faith that never wavered.

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, who lived 86 beautiful years.

Mary Beth Nolan Hartley of Leesburg, GA., passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Lee County Church of Christ. Her Brother in the Christ, Eddie Garcia will officiate.

She was a woman of strong Christian faith, a loving heart, and a gentle spirit who touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her. She shared a life of love and devotion with her husband, Harold, building a home centered on faith, family, and the Lord. Together, they raised their daughters with the values of love, kindness, prayer, and faith in God.

Her greatest blessings were her family. She treasured her daughters and took pride in the lives they built. Her love extended to each generation, and she found joy in being a mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a source of strength and encouragement to those she loved.

Throughout her life, she found great purpose in caring for others. As a retired nurse, she dedicated many years to helping those in need, offering comfort, compassion, and kindness when it mattered most. Nursing was more than a profession to her; it was a reflection of the caring heart God had given her.

Her faith in the Lord was the foundation of her life. She believed in the power of prayer, the importance of family, and the promise of eternal life. She faced life's joys and challenges with grace, strength, and unwavering faith.

She will be remembered for her love, kindness, wisdom, and the countless ways she made life better for those around her. Though our hearts grieve her passing, we find comfort in knowing that she has been welcomed home by her Heavenly Father.

We take peace in the promise of Scripture:

"Well done, good and faithful servant... Enter into the joy of your Lord." — Matthew 25:23.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Mary Nolan, a brother, Homer Nolan and a sister Irene Nolan Shiver.

Her earthly journey has ended, but her legacy of faith, love, and compassion will live on in the hearts of her beloved husband of sixty-four years, Harold Hartley of Leesburg, GA, daughters, Deraine Graham of Tifton, GA, Lynette Newham (Donald), grandchildren, Carolyn Allen (Garrett), Stephanie Newham, all of Valdosta, GA, Raina Pike (Taylor) of Brookhaven, GA, Deven Szadek (Troy) of Decatur, GA, her sister, Nola Nolan Ledford (Mark) of Panama City Beach, FL, eight great grandchildren, and all who were blessed to know her.

She will be deeply missed until we meet again in Heaven.

Those desiring may make donation in memory of Mary to the Lee County Church of Christ, 1249 Philema Road, Leesburg, GA, 31763.