Obituaries
Mary Margaret Seale McPhail, 1943-2023
Listen to this articleMary Margaret Seale McPhail passed away peacefully on August 30, 2023, at her home in Rolling Fork, Mississippi. She was 79 years old.
She was born in Water Valley, Mississippi on December 8, 1943, to Carson T. Seale and Louise Simpson Seale. She retired from Atmos Entergy after many years of service. In the earlier years, she was a member of the Rolling Fork Garden Club. She was a member of Rolling Fork First Baptist Church and taught in the preschool department. She loved her family, hosting family reunions and following R.J. and Drew to every sporting event.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 47 years, Charles Ray McPhail, brother, Ted W. Seale, son, Philip Oxner, III, granddaughter, Keely Oxner, and grandson, Drew McClendon.
She is survived by her children: Beth McClendon (Jeff) of Rolling Fork, MS, Eric McPhail (Angie) of Muldrow, OK, Renea Robertson (Eddie) of Sumrall, MS, Chuck McPhail of New Orleans, LA; grandchildren, R.J. McClendon (Lara) of Senath, MO, Amber England of Muldrow, OK, Kayla Williams (Michael) of Van Buren, AR, Robert McPhail (Angela) of Charleston, AR, Trey Robertson (Robbie) of Perkinston, MS, Adam (Kayla) Robertson of Sumrall, MS and Hannah McPhail of Vidalia, LA and 6 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at Rolling Fork First Baptist Church on Saturday, September 2, 2023, with Pastor Mildred Caulder officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with the service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Mound Cemetery of Rolling Fork, MS.
Pallbearers will be Eric McPhail, Jeff McClendon, R.J. McClendon, Robert McPhail, Chuck McPhail, Doug Huskey and Peanut McClendon.
Memorials may be made to Rolling Fork Build Back Better, 73 N Second Street, Rolling Fork, MS, 39159.
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