Resident Spotlight Mary Hefty
Mary has called Verona home her entire life, graduating from Verona High School in 1953 before heading to Madison Business College to further her education. After college, she spent eight years as a stenographer for the State of Wisconsin, a role where her keen attention to detail and steadfast work ethic truly shone.
Mary’s life took a delightful turn when she met her future husband in the most unexpected way—over a game of shuffleboard on State Street in Madison. He would go on to serve during the Korean War, and together they built a life grounded in family, warmth, and love. While raising their son Mike, Mary helped support the family’s apartment rentals, making their properties welcoming homes for many tenants through the years.
Family has always been at the center of Mary’s world. She and her husband raised one son, Mike, who has since blessed them with three grandchildren. These days, Mary is especially grateful—one granddaughter is preparing to be married this coming September, and a grandson lives just up the street.
Outside of her family, Mary has always found joy in tending flowers and plants and took pride in keeping a beautiful yard. She also fondly remembers a single adventurous summer as a waitress—an experience she laughs about now and admits was “more than enough” after just that one season!
Since joining the Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale community, Mary has loved the open, welcoming spirit and the feeling that there’s always something happening. We’re so glad to have her here and are looking forward to many more wonderful moments together.
Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale is a premier assisted living and memory care facility in Madison, WI. Located at 602 North Segoe Road, the 10-story facility features 92 well-appointed apartments, 64 designated for assisted living and 28 for memory care. Residents have access to luxurious amenities including underground parking, fresh forward dining, a wide array of 10th-floor amenities, including a full-service bistro, state-of-the-art Badger and Packer media rooms, and the Madison View Room, all overlooking picturesque views of the State Capitol and Lake Mendota. More information is available by calling (608) 949-7550 or by visiting renaissancehilldale.net.
Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale is a part of Legacy Senior Living, a family-owned, faith-based company with an executive team that has more than 150 combined years of experience in the senior living industry. Legacy Senior Living strives to serve the Greatest Generation with honor, respect, faith and integrity. More information is available at legacysl.net or by calling (423) 478-8071.
