Mary Duckworth, 67

Ms. Mary Duckworth, 67, Mount Olive, MS died April 4, 2023 at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivy and Savannah Duckworth; siser, Fannie B. Duckworth;  four brothers, Less Duckworth, C. J Duckworth, Billy Duckworth, Rishard Duckworth; nephew, Curtis Duckworth.

Survivors include children, Steve Duckworth(Debra),  Keisha Duckworth (Jessie), all of Mt. Olive; Aaron Duckworth (LaKisha) Hattiesburg, MS and Jessica Duckworh (Johnny), Mt.. Olive.  12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren;sisters, Hattie Mae Feazell( O. T.), Johnnie Mae Turner(A.C.), St. Petersburg, L, Katherine Duckworth, Mt. Olive:   four brothers, Ivy Duckworth(Loretta), Mt. Olive, Oliver Duckworth, St. Petersburg, FL, Jerry Duckworth (Lorean), Mt. Olive, John Duckworth(Bertha), Mt. Olive; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. 

 

Active Pallbearers:  Julian Washington, Xavier Tatum, Bobby Duckworth, Johnny Jenkins, Latravius McNair, Jessie Hobbs, and Patrick Page.

 

Honorary Pallbearers:  Shaquille Duckworth, Patrick Page, Jr., Steven Duckworth, Lawrence Page, Karrmane Duckworth and Aaron Duckworth

 

Flower Bearers:  Measha Page, Shaniqua Hill, Alexia Hill, Delisa McNair, Jamesha Thompson, Fierra Duckworth and nieces

Ms. Duckworth attended Covington County School and was employed for 15 years at Sanderson Farm and 17 years at Hillcrest Nursing Home.  She had a gentle and humble spirit and her smile spoke many words.

 

Pastor Tony C. Duckworth was the Officiant.  Evangelist Kevin Grant and Ray Duckworth offered Words of Encouragement and Spiritual Words.  Reverend Leonard Keyes, pastor of the church offered expressions of faith.