1939
2015
Mary Winstead Laird
Services for Mary Winstead Laird will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Hebron Baptist Church in Little Rock, MS with Reverend Mike Powell and Reverend Gene Higginbotham officiating. Burial will follow in Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery with Stephens Funeral Home of Union in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Laird, 76, died at Rush Foundation Hospital on Friday, May 8, 2015. She was a longtime homemaker. She was member of Hebron Baptist Church where she served as pianist and later organist.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Billy Ray Laird; her daughters, Margaret Mott, Rita Murphy and her husband Bryan; her son, Kevin Laird and his wife Peggy; granddaughter, Emily Mott; brother, Zack Winstead and his wife Sue; sisters, Doris Mae Castleberry, Fay Fisher and husband Bill. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents Lester Hagan Winstead and Norma Pierce Winstead; two grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be: Hayes McMahan, Robert Smith, Woody Chaney, Quitman Jones, Junior Laird, Lamar Bradley. Honorary pallbearers will be: Danny Champion, Red McMahan, Kenneth Rowzee, Kenneth White, Billy Eshee.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
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May 13, 2015
Linda Way
Earth has truly lost an angel.
May 12, 2015
Melanie Howington Chesney
Thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you all during this time. She was a dear lady and I know you will miss her so much. But no one could ever doubt that she is having a grand time with her Lord and Savior and one day you will be together with her again. Love to all.
May 12, 2015
carlene cleveland
Mary and I were good friends all through high school and had to stand in front of the class and chew gum one day in home ec as we got caught chewing in class I have so many memories of her and her family and love you all
May 12, 2015
Jennifer Jones
Love ya'll so much!
May 12, 2015
Jennifer Jones
Mary Earle was one of my absolute favorite people. Her radiant smile and vivacious personality just filled the room when she entered it. I will miss her terribly, but rejoicing that she's in Heaven with Mamaw, Papaw, Mamma, and so many more of our loved ones. Love ya'll so much and continued prayers! So proud to be part of this wonderful family!
May 11, 2015
Carleen Gilmore
My prayers have been and will continue to be with you through the days ahead! I love you all! ❤
May 11, 2015
The Staff of Stephens Funeral Home
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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