Service Details
Her Homegoing Service will be held in the Compassion Tabernacle United Holy Church of America, 2044 Mead St., on Wednesday, July 24th, at 11:00 a.m. with Elder John Smith-Host Pastor, Rev. Melvin Hargrove-Officiant. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Mary L. Scales-Hardin (nee: Jackson) was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 surrounded by her family at Ridgewood Care Center. Mary was born in Brownville, Tennessee, on October 23, 1933 to Vosquel and Effie Mae (nee: Nesbitt) Jackson. She united in marriage in 1954 to Dan Scales Jr. in which they had 5 children from their union. Mary was preceded in death by her first husband in 1965. Mary remarried in 1983 to the late Willie E. Hardin. Mother Mary was a God -fearing prayer warrior. She accepted Christ at a young age and was a faithful member of All Nation Pentecostal Church before spending a few years in Kokomo, Indiana. She found fellowship with Elder Milton Hall Jr. of Grace Memorial Institutional Church and later joined Compassion Tabernacle United, under the leadership of Pastor Smith until her health declined. Even in her final years she enjoyed Sunday service at Ridgewood Care Center.
Mother Mary leaves a life of joyous memories to her beloved children; Avis (Robert) Gamble, Jeffrey (Ashley) Scales, Gwen (Denory) Perry-Brye, Vivian Scales and preceding her in death, her youngest child, Daniel Scales. Her thirteen grandchildren; Alex Scales, Allisia Stewart, Latisha Scales, Nathaniel (Gabrielle) Perry, Isiah Scales, Cherrelle Scales, Jeremy Gamble, Leah Mason, Adrian Gamble, Janelle Scales, Robert Lawson, and Camille and Kendall Scales. Affectionately known as “Big Ma,” she also cherished eleven great grandchildren. In addition, she leaves fond memories to her beloved sister Marcella Shackelford, and in-laws Ada Scales, Mary Ann Taylor, Lillie B. Scales and Cliff Scales. Special cousins, Mable Upchurch and Ella Cartwright. Long time friends Mamie Jennings and Doris Stewart, and a host of other friends and acquaintances. Mary was preceded in death by her siblings; Quincy, Wayne Dee, Shirlene, and Pauline Jackson and in-laws; Lue Hatch, Mattie Lee Blake, Hattie Vaughn, Samella Black, Shelvel and Willie Lee Scales.
The Scales Family would like to send a special thank you for the care and support provided by Ridgewood Care Center staff, Richard Doss, RN and Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care.
Robert Hicks{ says
R. I. P. MOTHER MARY……..MAY THE FAMILY STAY TOGETHER….. THE LAST PAGE IN THE BIBLE REALLY HELPED ME.
BUB HICKS AND FAMILY says
RIP MOTHER…… WHEN I HEARD OF HER PASSING I DID”NT KNOW WHAT TO THINK, BUT THE LAST PAGE IN THE BIBLE REALLY HELPED ME….. MAY THE FAMILY STAY TOGETHER.
Eboni Finley/ The Jackson Family says
Leah , We’re sending our Sincere Condolences to the Family May God grant you strength peace & comfort at this most difficult time continuous prayers for you all ….
We are so very sorry ❤️
The Moore Family says
Sending our condolences to the family.
Tromma says
Prayers to everyone Linden loved her and y’all too❤️
Georgia Allen says
My prayers and thoughts go out to the Scales Family
Anonymous says
My deepest condolences to the family. Keeping you all in my prayers.
Sheila Grandy says
My deepest condolences to the family
Ramona Drane says
My condolences to the Scales family
Sherry Booker-Tyler & Family Hinesville Ga says
Sending our prayers and condolences to the Scales Family.
The Whitehead And Shellman's says
The Love For This Family is In My Heart So Deep that Words can’t explain……So Today I Would Just Ask God For prayers and comfort to Them …..
Marvin,Charity Booker & Family says
Our heart goes out to the Scales Family during this difficult time.
Corey Chavours and Wendy Ekstrom says
Vivian,
Corey and I just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and even though we can’t be with you at the service we are with you in spirit. May the memories of your mother help to comfort you during this difficult time.
Letha Chattman says
Sending love and prayers to the Scales family during this time of lost of a dear Mother and Grandmother.
May your memories be the stairway to heaven of the love you shared!1
Blessings always
Anita Hardin says
My condolences to the family.
Sorry to hear of your mother passing. All of you will be in my prayers.
Anita Hardin
Pam Smith says
Gwen, Nate and family, I am sending deepest condolences to you and your family during this time of loss and bereavement. I pray that the love and grace of God will hold you up, and that your many sweet and precious memories bring comfort to your hearts in days to come.
Wanda A.Smith says
Rest Peacefully. Cousin Mary…
Love Wanda Smith & Family
Pastor David R. Green/Gregg Chapel CME says
Mother Mary was always a willing participant whenever Gregg Chapel was at Ridgewood for Bible Study. Anytime I ever shared with her she vocally demonstrated an abiding faith in God. Praying and knowing that God will comfort and strengthen your family.