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Official Obituary of

Mary Ellen "Nanny" Willard

June 7, 1927 ~ January 18, 2026 (age 98) 98 Years Old

Mary Ellen "Nanny" Willard Obituary

Mary Ellen “Nanny” Willard, 98, of Crenshaw, MS passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026. She was a member of Askew Baptist Church. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Leaster Willard; daughter, Carol Stephens; sons, Larry Willard, Danny Willard, and Jerry Willard; 3 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, 7 sisters, and 3 brothers. She is survived by her daughters, Sherry Burkes (Billy) and Cathy Bolen (Wayne); son, Tony Willard; 19 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, 22 great great grandchildren, and 1 great great great grandchild. Memorials may be sent to Crenshaw Baptist Church.

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Services

Visitation
Wednesday
January 21, 2026

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Pate-Jones Funeral Home
4174 Hwy 51 South
Senatobia, MS 38668

Funeral Service
Wednesday
January 21, 2026

1:00 PM
Pate-Jones Funeral Home
4174 Hwy 51 South
Senatobia, MS 38668

Interment following funeral service
Wednesday
January 21, 2026

Longtown Cemetery
5398 Sees Chapel Rd.
Crenshaw, MS 38621

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