Mae Celeste McCoy Smith, born on May 11, 1915 in Prentiss County, MS to William Houston McCoy and Modena Phifer McCoy, Went home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2017 at age 102.
Celeste was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Howard Eugene Smith; brothers Weston McCoy, Carl L. McCoy, Billy C. McCoy; and sisters Grace Graves Conrad and Shirley Kelly. Left to cherish her memory are sons David Eugene Smith of Amarillo, TX and James Roy Smith (Mary Sue) of Munford, TN. She also leaves grandsons Bryan W. Smith (Cindy) of Arlington, TN and Roger A. Smith of Atlanta, along with seven great grand children and five great-great grandchildren.
Her long life was one of hard physical work and sacrifice for her family and others as she worked in cotton fields, gardening, sewing and cooking. She received great joy in giving to others in need. In addition to the physical work, she also worked at Lowenstein’s Department Store in Memphis and retired after 26 years. She will be missed, but we will see her in a better place.
A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Monday, July 31st at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Hill South at 2545 East Holmes Road in Memphis, with Brother Bobby Hankins presiding. In lieu of flowers, please send any memorials to Twin Lakes Baptist Church, Horn Lake, MS at 5900 Twin Lakes Drive 38637. Interment will be at Memphis Memory Gardens.
For her friends in the Munford area, a brief Memorial Service will be held at Munford Baptists Church, 1253 Munford Avenue on Thursday, August 3rd at 7:00 p.m., with Dr. Todd Wilson assisting.
Celeste was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Howard Eugene Smith; brothers Weston McCoy, Carl L. McCoy, Billy C. McCoy; and sisters Grace Graves Conrad and Shirley Kelly. Left to cherish her memory are sons David Eugene Smith of Amarillo, TX and James Roy Smith (Mary Sue) of Munford, TN. She also leaves grandsons Bryan W. Smith (Cindy) of Arlington, TN and Roger A. Smith of Atlanta, along with seven great grand children and five great-great grandchildren.
Her long life was one of hard physical work and sacrifice for her family and others as she worked in cotton fields, gardening, sewing and cooking. She received great joy in giving to others in need. In addition to the physical work, she also worked at Lowenstein’s Department Store in Memphis and retired after 26 years. She will be missed, but we will see her in a better place.
A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Monday, July 31st at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Hill South at 2545 East Holmes Road in Memphis, with Brother Bobby Hankins presiding. In lieu of flowers, please send any memorials to Twin Lakes Baptist Church, Horn Lake, MS at 5900 Twin Lakes Drive 38637. Interment will be at Memphis Memory Gardens.
For her friends in the Munford area, a brief Memorial Service will be held at Munford Baptists Church, 1253 Munford Avenue on Thursday, August 3rd at 7:00 p.m., with Dr. Todd Wilson assisting.
Mae Celeste McCoy Smith, born on May 11, 1915 in Prentiss County, MS to William Houston McCoy and Modena Phifer McCoy, Went home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2017 at age 102.
Celeste was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Howard Eugene Smith; brothers Weston McCoy, Carl L. McCoy, Billy C. McCoy; and sisters Grace Graves Conrad and Shirley Kelly. Left to cherish her memory are sons David Eugene Smith of Amarillo, TX and James Roy Smith (Mary Sue) of Munford, TN. She also leaves grandsons Bryan W. Smith (Cindy) of Arlington, TN and Roger A. Smith of Atlanta, along with seven great grand children and five great-great grandchildren.
Her long life was one of hard physical work and sacrifice for her family and others as she worked in cotton fields, gardening, sewing and cooking. She received great joy in giving to others in need. In addition to the physical work, she also worked at Lowenstein’s Department Store in Memphis and retired after 26 years. She will be missed, but we will see her in a better place.
A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Monday, July 31st at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Hill South at 2545 East Holmes Road in Memphis, with Brother Bobby Hankins presiding. In lieu of flowers, please send any memorials to Twin Lakes Baptist Church, Horn Lake, MS at 5900 Twin Lakes Drive 38637. Interment will be at Memphis Memory Gardens.
For her friends in the Munford area, a brief Memorial Service will be held at Munford Baptists Church, 1253 Munford Avenue on Thursday, August 3rd at 7:00 p.m., with Dr. Todd Wilson assisting.
Celeste was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Howard Eugene Smith; brothers Weston McCoy, Carl L. McCoy, Billy C. McCoy; and sisters Grace Graves Conrad and Shirley Kelly. Left to cherish her memory are sons David Eugene Smith of Amarillo, TX and James Roy Smith (Mary Sue) of Munford, TN. She also leaves grandsons Bryan W. Smith (Cindy) of Arlington, TN and Roger A. Smith of Atlanta, along with seven great grand children and five great-great grandchildren.
Her long life was one of hard physical work and sacrifice for her family and others as she worked in cotton fields, gardening, sewing and cooking. She received great joy in giving to others in need. In addition to the physical work, she also worked at Lowenstein’s Department Store in Memphis and retired after 26 years. She will be missed, but we will see her in a better place.
A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Monday, July 31st at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Hill South at 2545 East Holmes Road in Memphis, with Brother Bobby Hankins presiding. In lieu of flowers, please send any memorials to Twin Lakes Baptist Church, Horn Lake, MS at 5900 Twin Lakes Drive 38637. Interment will be at Memphis Memory Gardens.
For her friends in the Munford area, a brief Memorial Service will be held at Munford Baptists Church, 1253 Munford Avenue on Thursday, August 3rd at 7:00 p.m., with Dr. Todd Wilson assisting.
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