“Mary Lester Duggar grew up in Farmington, Arkansas and was married almost 50 years to J.L.

Lots of tears being shed here — grateful for all the prayers. The TLC stars announced the sudden death of their loved on Facebook earlier this week. Mary's cause of death has been revealed, and it's pretty shocking, not to mention incredibly sad.

Jill Duggar: My heart breaks. At the time of her death, they had one child, Gideon Martyn (2/23/18), and were expecting their second child.[1][13]. “My grandma died suddenly today! Mary Lester Duggar grew up in Farmington, Arkansas and was married almost 50 years to J.L. 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.”, The Duggars added that Mary, who worked as real estate broker and owned Good Neighbor Realty in Springdale, Arkansas, 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,” the statement continued.
As previously reported, the beloved matriarch of this famous family died on Sunday at her home in Arkansas. On Wednesday evening, the latter outlet reported that a 911 call was made on Sunday for a “possible drowning� at Mary’s home in Springdale.
According to the recording, the cause of Mary's death may have been due to drowning. The 78-year-old died of an accidental drowning, Us Weekly can confirm. Grandma, you are greatly missed by all who knew you! According to the recording, the cause of Mary's death may have been due to drowning. But People Magazine and Radar Online have now confirmed that the mother of Jim Bob passed away due to an accidental drowning. Baptist On July 18, 1965, Mary gave birth to a son, James Robert "Jim Bob" Duggar. A 911 called made that day sheds light on cause of death. After Mary passed away suddenly from unknown causes, a 911 call has been unveiled that finally provides answers to the circumstances surrounding Mary’s death. The Duggar family, who have not commented on the cause of death, disclosed the news of Mary’s passing on their official Facebook page Sunday afternoon. Fundamentalists Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Mary passed away on June 9, 2019, at the age of 78. “We’ve been really touched by the outpouring of support and more than a thousand people referred to her as America’s grandma which is a title we hadn’t even given her.”, The Washington County Coroner Roger Morris also confirmed the news: “Mary Duggar died of an accidental drowning in her swimming pool at her home in Springdale, Arkansas, on June 9. Amy Duggar: My best friend passed away yesterday afternoon. Family Info The website writes that the call came in at 4:37 p.m. and emergency assistance was requested because a woman was said to be "unconscious" at the scene, based on a recording of this emergency message. “Grandma Duggar has had two strokes over the last year and some other medical issues and it’s our understanding that Grandma Duggar had slipped and fallen and passed by the time her daughter found her in the pool,” a rep for the Duggar family exclusively told Us. As for now, though, the family will no doubt be grieving, and it's very possible that a future episode of Counting On might air a tribute to the late matriarch. The Duggar family announced Mary’s passing in a statement via Facebook. Spouse “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. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews – Subscribe on YouTube! She was the mother of Deanna and Jim Bob Duggar. At the time of her death, they had three children, Spurgeon Elliot (11/5/15), Henry Wilberforce (2/6/17), and Ivy Jane (5/26/19). Derick Dillard reveals plans to be in mission field again: Former Counting... Jana Duggar shares new art as spring rolls in, family members show... Jill Duggar reveals she is sending Israel Dillard to public school. According to Radar Online, contents of the 911 call released on Wednesday corroborated the information from the report that Mary Duggar was found dead. Braunwyn Windham-Burke credits Bravo for helping her get sober, Love After Lockup exclusive: John gets bad news about Kristianna, Anna Duggar shows off Maryella’s new skill as she toddles through playground. Next: The Duggars: 15 Dark Secrets You Didn't Know About Counting On, All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. She was the wife of the late JL Duggar. Thank you all for your kind words and prayers for our family. Mary Duggar

She helped raise me, we did everything together. At the time this tragic news was broken, Duggar’s cause of death was unknown. All images are used with permission or licensed.

Mary Leona (Lester) Duggar Mary in May of 2019 The Washington County Coroner Roger Morris also confirmed the news: “Mary Duggar died of an accidental drowning in her swimming pool at her home in Springdale, Arkansas, on June 9… [1][10], On November 3, 2018, Mary's grandson John married Abbie Burnett. Tontitown, AR Mary is survived by her daughter, Deanna, her son, Jim Bob, along with 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

JL Duggar Subsequent posts from many of her grandchildren went up in the hours following her death. Denomination After Mary passed away suddenly from unknown causes, a 911 call has been unveiled that finally provides answers to the circumstances surrounding Mary’s death.. June 9, 2019 (age 78) In the 911 call, the dispatcher can be heard saying, “Call came in of a possible drowning at [address redacted] ... Big house in the back… Older woman, 14 echo... unconscious. [1], On November 5, 2016, Mary's granddaughter Jinger married Jeremy Vuolo. Mackynzie Duggar, Michael Duggar, Marcus Duggar, Israel Dillard, Meredith Duggar, Spurgeon Seewald, Henry Seewald, Samuel Dillard, Mason Duggar, Gideon Forsyth, Garrett Duggar, Felicity Vuolo, Ivy Seewald, Daxton King