Ida Mary Hilen, 89, passed away on May 15, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Captain John and Mary Moynahan of Fayette County. Mary was a graduate of Henry Clay High School and attended night classes at the University of Kentucky. She was retired from the Good Samaritan Hospital, where she worked in Physical Therapy Department.
She was an active member of Trinity Baptist Church and Berean Bible 
Class. She was a “Prayer Warrior” to all that knew her and she loved the Lord, and was delighted to talk about Him and His influence in her life and the lives of others. She will be remembered by her family and friends for sending religious, soulful, and uplifting cards and letters during their times of tribulation. She sent many hundreds of these during her lifetime.
Mary spent the last few years in Indianapolis, where her family could easily care for her. She often joked about now being a Hoosier, but she was definitely a Wildcat at heart!
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Cheryl; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer (Mike), Julia, Katherine, and Brian; and 5 great grandchildren, Benjamin, Zachery, Conner, Trevor, and Charlie Ann. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, James; son, Jim; brother, Michael; and sister, Lillian.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 21 at Trinity Baptist Church, 1675 Strader Drive, Lexington, KY. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time. She will be laid to rest at the Lexington Cemetery following the service. Donations may be made in her honor to Meals-On-Wheels, in care of Trinity Baptist Church, 1675 Strader Drive, Lexington, KY 40505. Online condolences may be made at www.indianafuneralcare.com.
Sandy Hilen says
What a trooper she has been!! So blessed she had all of you to take such wonderful care of her. May all your sweet memories turn your tears to smiles. Will certainly miss her and all her prayers for sure. Praying for God’s comfort and peace.
Penny Browning says
I have wonderful memories of my precious Aunt Ida. She lived across the street from us and she was our protector and friend when we were in trouble with mom and dad (which was a lot)! She will be greatly missed!
Anne Hilen says
Thank you, Jennifer, for being so good to your wonderful grandmother!
Alma Hall says
Mary will be missed by her special friend Betty Glidewell along with many others. Betty said both talked most every day by phone especially about basketball. They had been friends for 46 years. What great memories to have.
Virginia Sturgeon says
I was a member of the Berean Bible Class with Mary and Jim. Mary was a kind and loving woman. What I remember most about her was when she prayed. It was a personal conversation with God. Mary will be missed; she touched many lives.
Nancy Stacy says
Heaven has gained a godly woman. What I remember the most about Mary is her testimony she gave at Trinity Baptist Church. I had the opportunity to read it and I was truly blessed by it. Through all the trials and tribulations she remained faithful to our God. What a prayer warrior. Rest in peace Mary.
Nancy Stacy says
Prayers for the family. Mary was truly a woman of God. Through all the trials and tribulations in her life, she still remained faithful to our God. Rest in peace Mary until we meet again.
Georgia Bryant says
Mary and Jim were our dear friends. She has prayed for me many times. I was privileged to have her as a SS teacher in the early 60’s. A lovey lady.
Jo Hilen says
Mary came into my life when I was 14. She was always so loving and caring. My life has certainly been blessed throughout the many years we were a part of the large Hilen family. Times spent with her and Jim will always be treasured memories in my heart.
Julie Hilen Kohls says
Well said, Jen! Thank you for everything you did for grandma. You were her right and left hand woman. So proud of you for your dedication. She loved you so much. I wish I would have helped more. I love you. I know grandma loved you and all of us so much. Can’t believe she is gone. Like Brian said, she is back with her Jimmies now. I know she is happy and at peace now. Hugs to grandma!
Thomas Chandler says
What a true blessing if life Mary was to all that knew her. God has allowed us all to see how life should be lead by Mary’s example. Truly will be missed, but look forward in seeing you in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Lots of love – Thomas