Mary Harriett Leggett Nicholls died March 6th in Vero Beach, Florida. She was born October 8, 1912 in Charleston, Mississippi. Graduated from Memphis Tech in Memphis, Tennessee.

She moved to Detroit for employment and there she married Samuel Harvey Nicholls, born in London, Ontario, Canada. He preceded her in death on January 24, 1963 four days before their 25th wedding anniversary. Her parents were Charles W. Leggett and Mary Harriett "Hattie" Carter Leggett. She was the sister of Carter and Wyatt Leggett, Barbara Forbes and Frances "Bitsy" Miller, all deceased.

She is survived by her two beloved children and their spouses; James W. (Debbi) Nicholls and Suzanne (Douglas) Cote' Gault. Grandmother of Robert (Kristin) Cote', Scott Cote', James (Cindy) Cote' and the late Rick (Denise) Cote' and 2 step grandchildren and their families. Great grandmother of Michael, Jessica, Lauren and Nicholas. Aunt of Barbara Forbes Crole, Lawrence Forbes and Donald Leggett and their families. She was dearly loved by all her family and friends.

She worked for J.L. Hudsons Dept. Store, now Macys for many years. She also enjoyed working in Suzanne's flower shop during the holiday seasons. Her interests were travel, playing her organ, genealogy and recording her music and photography. She traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe. She moved to Florida from Michigan in 1984 to be near her children. She loved the Lord and belonged to First United Methodist Church of Vero Beach and formerly First United Methodist in Farmington.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 14th at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, downtown Farmington. Visitation will be from 12 Noon until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Glen Eden Memorial Park in Livonia.

Memorials suggested to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.