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Mary Elizabeth Light
1945 - 2017
Mary Elizabeth Light
1945 - 2017
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BORN
1945
DIED
2017
Mary Light Obituary
She was born in 1945 in Kingsport, TN, the daughter of Edmond H. League Sr. and Juanita Burton League. She was a member of Crossroads Christian Church in Gray, TN. She loved spending time watching her children and grandchildren play sports. She also loved sweet Southern Gospel Music.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Edmond H. League Sr. and Juanita Burton League. Her daughter Penny Renee Light and one sister Imogene Ferguson.
Mary is survived by her loving husband Jim of 56 years, two sons Brian Light, Joshua Light and wife Mindie, 4 grandchildren, Alicia and husband Coty McMillian, Dalton Light, Caeden and McKynnah Light and 1 great grandson Jace McMillian. Brother, Edmond H. League Jr. and wife Betty of Spartanburg, SC, Sister Betty L. Fletcher of Jonesborough, TN and several special nieces, nephews and her many her dear friends.
A service to commemorate the life of Mary Light will be conducted at 2:00PM on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in the chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home with Rev. Clint Andrews officiating. She will be laid to rest in the garden of Mausoleum at East Lawn Memorial Park at 3:00PM on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 with Tom McNutt, Steve Painter, David Sturgill, Dean Hill, Jeff Boatman and Chris Creech serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 12:00PM until the funeral hour at 2:00PM on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in the chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to Crossroads Christian Church, 1300 Suncrest Dr. Gray, TN 37615.
All arrangements are entrusted to East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park. Online Condolences may be expressed at www.eastlawnkingsport.com
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Rusty & Pat Hancock
August 12, 2017
Jim, we are broken hearted over Mary's untimely death. As Christians we will see her again. She was a wonderful person with a personality as big as life. She will be missed. Jim, we're praying for you and your family. Love you!!
Wesley C. Grindstaff
August 3, 2017
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mary. She was a wonderful, caring lady who showed my family a ton of support and love over the years in time of need. A wonderful smile and sense of humor Mary was a lot of fun! I will miss her dearly . Prayers and love go out to Jim and the family. Heaven definitely gained another angel!
judy breeding
July 31, 2017
jim and family so sorry for your loss.remember when we went to first church of god together..love you all..judy breeding will keep you and your family in my prayers
Jane Smith
July 31, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Mary was a special lady that will be missed. Jim has a doctors appointment the 1st at 1:30 . We won't be able to be there . Your family is in our prayers.
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Michael and Cookie Roberts
July 30, 2017
It's a shame that living so far apart has kept us from seeing each other. Now, it's too late to visit with my cousin, Jim, and his wonderful wife, Mary. Cookie and I are so sorry for this and we are praying that God be with you, Jim, and your family.
July 30, 2017
Dear Jim and family
I am so sorry that you have lost Mary but I know you realize you will see her again. She was a wonderful person and you both were blessed to have each other on this earth for so long. Very few people share that kind of love and frienship for that amount of time. I will be praying for you all!
Margaret Fleenor Owens
July 30, 2017
So sorry for your lose, Jim, Brian and Josh.. I have known Mary for years along with the rest of her family.. I know this is a great lose, and I pray for your comfort.
Khristy Ferguson
July 30, 2017
My heart goes out to each and everyone of you. Mary was a sweet and loving person. I always remember what a good sister she was too Jean. She left you all with many good memories and that's what you can cherish.
Judy Hesley
July 30, 2017
Mrs. Mary thank you for always having a smile on your face and asking how things were with me when I woudl see you in the food court! JUdy Hensley
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