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Mary Dockery Obituary
Clinton - Mary Yonkers Dockery, age 68, went home to be with her Lord on November 25, 2017. Mary was born in Clinton, Mississippi in 1949 to Irving and Florence Yonkers.
She became a believer at the young age of three and throughout her life grew in her love, devotion, knowledge, and service to her Lord. She graduated from Clinton High School and Mississippi College. While in college, she served as a counselor at Lake Forest Ranch in the summers. She taught for several decades in the Hinds County and Jackson Public Schools.
Throughout her life, Mary worked with her father in Southland Ministries, and she worked with Dr. and Mrs. W.S. Beardshaw in the Raymond Good News Bible Club and later became its Director. She had a compassion for others to know Christ and grow in His Word. As an outgrowth of her love for the Lord, she responded to the needs of others.
She was a member of Morrison Heights Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Jackson, Mississippi where she met a young man named David T. Dockery, III. They, through their love for the Lord and each other, recognized God had brought them together. They became one in marriage in 1982. They were married for 35 loving years at the time of Mary's death.
Mary and David became members of Pocahontas Baptist Church. Mary served her Lord in various positions and supported David in his leadership responsibilities. Mary loved her church and prayed earnestly for the church, its members, and pastors.
Mary was deeply loved by her family...her husband, David, brothers Robert (Bob) and Charles, sisters Ida and Terrell, and their families. She was such a gracious individual and always loved us through difficult circumstances, encouraging us to new heights and forgiving us when needed. In our devastation and grief, we are uplifted because we know she is with her Lord. We as believers know this world is not our home; we're just a passin' through. We thank God for Mary's life and the example she was and will continue to be as we remember her. Her life spoke for her what she can now not say.
Visitation will be from 12:00 - 1:00 pm with service following at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Pocahontas Baptist Church, 4200 Kickapoo Rd. north of Clinton, Mississippi. Burial to follow at Lakewood Memorial Park.
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Mark Wiygul
December 2, 2017
Mrs. Dockery was one of the best teachers I've ever had at any level. It was in her class that I learned how to take detailed notes of subject matter (History). She was sincere and taught in earnest, obviously caring that students had their opportunity to learn and go forward in life. Rest In Peace to a fine Lady and excellent Teacher.
November 30, 2017
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to family and friends for the lost of their beloved Mary. I hope the promise at John 6:39 can bring real comfort. Knowing that there is hope for our lost love ones can be reassuring.
Engia Smith
November 29, 2017
To Mr Dockery and family:
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I knew Mary from Jackson Public Schools, my name is Engia Smith. I worked in Human Resources. When she would come to the office, we would usually have a good chat, I grew to love and appreciate her a lot. She would always express her love for the children. Mary was humble, sweet and kind. She was beautiful both inside and out. It is amazing, I was thinking of her a few weeks ago. I will miss her not being with us.
Love and Prayers,
Engia Smith
[email protected]
Jordan Hunter
November 29, 2017
She was a very influential teacher in my life. One of my favorites. I am honored to have sat in her 4th grade class and experience her loving kindness and passion for helping others. Rest In Paradise, Mrs. Dockery.
Susie Smith
November 29, 2017
To the Yonkers and Dockery families. I am so saddened by your loss. Mary and I were in the same class at Clinton High School. I considered her as one of my good friends although we had lost touch in college. Mary was always the sweetest and kindest, most Godly young person. She will be sorely missed by those people whose lives she touched. The many people at the service and visitation certainly speaks volumes about how well Mary was loved, just as she loved others.
David, it was a pleasure to meet you and to see Mary again at the high school class reunion. Thank you for sharing your pictures with us. It is obvious from them that you two have been very happy together.
God comfort you and keep you in His care,
Tammy Brock Lewis
November 28, 2017
She was one of the most beloved of my teachers in Junior High in Raymond in the late 70's. Her life was her testimony. I am so sorry for your loss but rejoice that she is with her Lord and Savior.
Dr. Lillie Lewis
November 28, 2017
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. RIP Beloved Mary.
Dr. Lillie Lewis
November 28, 2017
To the Yonkers Dockery families. You have my deepest sympathy at this time. I pray God will give you strength in the days ahead. May each of you feel his presence with you. Mary and I worked at Carver School and Galloway Elem School for many years. She was so loved by her friends and students. We shall never forget my beloved dear friend Mary. She was such a beautiful christian role model.
June W.
November 28, 2017
Mrs. Dockery was one of the sweetest people that I knew and it was a blessing to have known her. She taught me at Carver Jr. High.
Lisa Bell Davis
November 28, 2017
"Miss Yonkers" was indeed one of the kindest and most caring people I ever knew. My prayers are with her family for their earthly loss.
Lisa Downing
November 28, 2017
You will be truly missed. Keeping your family in prayer. RIH
Lisa Downing
November 28, 2017
RIH... you will be truly missed.
T'etta Miller
November 28, 2017
To the family of Mrs. Dockery I am sorry for tour loss. My prayers are with you. She was a wonderful woman and amazing teacher. Every Saturday morning she was waiting eagerly to teach about the Lord and with a smile. She made sure we learned and had fun doing so. She will be missed.
RITA Mallett
November 28, 2017
I remember her as sweet Ms.Yonkers. She helped me to pay for vacation bible school for many summers. She also brought cookies and juice to us every Saturday at bible class. She would sing to us as she played her instrument. She taught us that love has no color. The world has truly lost an angel. My sincerest condolences to the family. RITA THOMAS MALLETT, formally of Raymond MS.
Robbie Duckworth
November 28, 2017
Mary was the kindest person I ever met. It was an honor to have been her friend.
Candace Shields
November 28, 2017
Mrs. Mary was a wonderful person to be around. She makes people laugh and people feel welcomed especially when Mrs. Mary and her sister Terrell Yonkers start bible class on Saturday mornings and the children comes in the building and takes their seats and would be ready for Mrs. Terrell and Mrs. Mary to teach the lessons in the mornings. And after bible class is over, Mrs. Mary would have Mrs. Terrell take a picture of all of the students who had came to bible class and keeps the photo for perfect attendance. Mrs. Mary was everybody's favorite person to talk to and hang around. Mrs. Mary always helps others with schoolwork or anything you asked her to help you with she would help you. Mrs. Mary would be truely missed.
Loretta Hayes
November 28, 2017
In memory of a very special lady Mrs.Mary i thank God for you and your sister Miss. Terrell for all that you all have done for my family every Saturday, you will be truly missed.
November 28, 2017
David, Jim and I are thinking of you and your family during this time of sorrow. She will be so missed - her legacy being all of the love and caring she gave to those in need. Especially her work with the Good News Bible Club in Raymond. People often value life as to how much money they have saved. Mary valued life as to how many lives she saved by sharing God's word. The peace of the Lord be with all of you. Becky & Jim Drake
Pierre Lozouet
November 28, 2017
David. Please be sure of our support in this difficult moment
From Paris, a prayer for Mary and you.
Pierre, Nicole and Maylis
Luc & Thérèse DOLIN
November 28, 2017
Reposes en paix Mary.
Nous sommes effondrés. Nous avons fêté notre
67ème anniversaire... Nous ressentons ton décès
à 68 ans comme une injustice.
Nous nous souviendrons toujours de ton sourire lumineux et de ta noblesse de sentiments.
En ce jour tristement mémorable, saches que nous sommes auprès de toi. De tout coeur avec David et de tes proches, nous t'accompagnons en dépit de la distance qui nous sépare.
Nous ne t'oublierons jamais.
Thérèse et Luc DOLIN
Bridgett and Oris Smiley WILLIAMS and Johnson families
November 28, 2017
We will always love you Mrs Mary. You have brought so much LOVE AND JOY into our lives. Everyone that met you and talked to you shared a laugh a smile a prayer or even a cat story was touched by an angel.
You and your family has been in our lives before we were born. You all have truly been a blessing in the Lord.
Thank you for sharing your family legacy and for all the history of our family.
My grandchildren became you and Mr. David s grandchildren I thank God for you both.
Mrs. Mary you are not gone and you will never be forgotten. Ring a bell when you get your wings.
Bridgett, Oris, Tara, Ike, Chloe , Camdyn, Caydyn, Chavee, Celby, Colby, Brandon, Velma and a host of friends and family.
To the Dockery and Yonkers family may God bless and comfort you in Jesus name.
November 27, 2017
David; I am so sorry to hear about Mary. You are in my prayers.
Becky Childers
Stan Galicki
November 27, 2017
David,
My thoughts are with you in this time of loss. I always enjoyed visiting with Mary, she always had so much positive energy. Cherish the memories.
Lydia Taylor
November 27, 2017
My heart goes out to the family Mrs Dockery was my school teacher she was a great teacher she loved all of her students she will truly be missed RIP Mrs Dockery Love Your Student Lydia Taylor from Raymond Ms
DOROTHY STRONG DAVIS
November 27, 2017
THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR TEACHINGS....YOU SHALL BE MISSED...
November 27, 2017
AN AWESOME WOMAN OF GOD..SHE TAUGHT ME AT CARVER AND ALSO AT GOOD NEWS BIBLE CLUB...YOU WILL BE MISSED...DOROTHY STRONG DAVIS
Charlotte Bryant Byrd
November 27, 2017
David, I am so sorry about Mary!!! I will be praying for you.
Donnie, Mei and Sherlee Chandler
November 27, 2017
We are deeply sorry to hear of Mrs. Dockery's passing. Although I only spoke with her a few times, in the seven years that I have known David, she was always gracious and had a ready and kind smile for everyone. She will be sorely missed.
Gay Lynn
November 27, 2017
I knew her as Ms. Yonkers as a teacher at Carver in Raymond and as a bible study teacher on Saturday mornings. She was a joy to be around and to learn about the Lord. She was genuine and cared about everyone getting to know Jesus.
Michael Noone
November 27, 2017
Sorry to hear of your wife's passing. Only met her that time in the class at Millsaps. Ya'll had just been married a short time then. May the love of her memory comfort you in these times.
Wanda B
November 27, 2017
I am so thankful I was given the opportunity to get to know Ms. Mary over this past year through the Bible Club. My life was forever changed after walking through the doors of that small building and encountering the love of Ms. Mary, Ms. Terrell, and Ms. Joy.
Our hears are sad for our loss, the loss in our Raymond community, and for those sweet children they ministered to every Saturday but we know Ms. Mary is home today with the Lord she so faithfully served.
We are praying for Ms. Mary's immediate family as you go through this difficult time. Thank you for sharing your sweet Mary with us.
Ms Mary at Good News Bible Club late 2016.
Wanda Ballard
November 27, 2017
Tim and Mary Wanker (Rollins)
November 26, 2017
I loved Mrs. Mary so much, she was always smiling and asked me about my family. I cannot believe this sweet lady is gone, I met her sister Mrs. Ida Mae when I was in high school. I know Mr. David is hurting right now and I am praying for him and his family in their time of grief, I am sorry I will not be able to attend the service but know that she is with God now and looking down upon all of us.
Tim and Mary Wanker(Rollins)
Peggy Taylor
November 26, 2017
Rest in Peace Mrs. Dockery....She made sure we studied the Bible @ an early age....
#goodnewsbibleclub
#raymondMs
Almarie Winters
November 26, 2017
Fearns Chapel Vacation Bible School family in Flora would like to express our deepest sympathy. We all thought so highly of Mary and her kindness will always be remembered. We are so grateful to have known such a jewel as Mary. May the Spirit of God comfort you in the days ahead.
Arden and Carolyn Wilder
November 26, 2017
David and all of our Mississippi family. We are so saddened in learning of Mary's passing. She was a sweet sweet person and child of God. Our thoughts and prayers are with you especially Tuesday and the days ahead. Love from your Michigan cousins.
George Phillips
November 26, 2017
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George Phillips
November 26, 2017
David, Nicole and I want you to know that we are thinking about you. We feel so privileged to have known your much treasured Mary. Her love of nature and animals was exceeded only by her love for you, and I know you will think of her often, especially when nature is near.
November 26, 2017
November 26, 2017
Mary Dockery collecting Cretaceous fossils southeast of Baldwyn, Miss.
November 26, 2017
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