By Rebecca Lawrence For Mailonline
Published: 08:05 BST, 10 June 2019 | Updated: 08:05 BST, 10 June 2019
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Counting On star 'Grandma' Mary Duggar has died aged 73.
The Duggar family shared the sad news on social media as they paid tribute to the 'feisty, incredible' matriarch after she passed away on Sunday afternoon.
The family Facebook group first made the announcement as they shared a sweet picture of the grandmother of 20, and reflected on her strong faith and her love for her family.
The post read: 'We are so sad to share that Grandma Duggar (Mary) passed away Sunday afternoon, June 9th, 2019. Mary Lester Duggar grew up in Farmington, Arkansas and was married almost 50 years to J.L. (Jimmy Lee) Duggar who preceded her in death.
'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. It was at that time she committed the rest of her life to live for Him, a commitment she kept with devotion.
'She loved to share with others how
