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Mary Colbert, 90, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Thursday, March 19, 2025 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro with her family at her side. She was born June 20, 1934 in Zion, Illinois, daughter of the late Doyle and Hilda Martin. Mrs. Colbert lived in Princeton and went to school at Oakland City High. She was married and attended Bethel Memorial Church.
Mrs. Colbert was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Colbert; and brothers, Robert, Donald, and Edward Martin.
Survivors include sons, David Colbert and wife, Connie of Smyrna, TN, Michael Colbert and wife, Janice of Normandy, TN, and James Colbert of Murfreesboro; a daughter, Malinda Mancuso and husband, Michael of Murfreesboro; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Mrs. Colbert was a faithful member of Mt. View Baptist in Antioch.
The graveside funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, March 24, 2025 at Maple Hill Cemetery in Princeton with Pastor Gene Burkhart officiating and interment to follow.
Visitation with the family will be held Saturday, March 22 12 Noon to 2:00 PM at Woodfin Chapel in Smyrna, TN. Funeral service will be 2:00PM at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna.
Online condolences can be given at ColvinFuneralHome.com where you can leave a message or memory of Mary for the family. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Colbert family.
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