Mary Margaret Case

Mary Margaret Dill Case, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the age of 56, surrounded by family and friends in Oxford. She faced a nearly six-year battle with cancer with remarkable strength, grace, and unwavering faith.

Mary Margaret was a true creative spirit, known for her boundless energy and artistic vision. She built one of Mississippi's most successful event businesses, Oxford Pop + Party, where she became widely recognized for her custom balloon installations that brought joy to countless celebrations. Her staff at Oxford Pop + Party were a constant source of inspiration. Despite her illness, Mary Margaret continued to put smiles on countless faces and bring joy to others through her work.

A lifelong Ole Miss fan, Mary Margaret cherished her Rebel roots - inspired by her father, an Ole Miss football All-American center - and proudly supported Ole Miss athletics, including football and women's basketball.

Her love for Oxford, football weekends, and community ran deep. In November 2024, a gate at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium was named in her honor - a testament to the lasting impact she made on her Ole Miss family.

Born June 1, 1969, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Mary Margaret graduated from West Point High School in 1987. She earned her bachelor's degree from Millsaps College in 1991 (where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority), and later completed a master's degree in educational psychology from the University of Mississippi in 1999.

Before launching her entrepreneurial career, she taught at the Ben Franklin International School in Barcelona, worked in sales for Bryan Foods, and served as a public school teacher in the West Point School District. She later became a board member of Take A Swing At Cancer in Mississippi and was honored twice as Parent of the Year by the Oxford School District.

Above all, Mary Margaret was a devoted wife of 25 years and a mother. Together, she and Chad created a home filled with love, warmth, laughter, and hospitality. Chad and her three daughters - Kitty, Mary Mac, and Audrey - were the center of her world.

She is survived by her husband Chad Erik Case, daughters Catherine "Kitty" Bryan Case, Mary McLauren "Mary Mac" Case, and Audrey Davis Case; father, Kenneth "Kenny" Dean Dill (Anna) of West Point; siblings Kenneth Dean Dill Jr. (Kerry) of West Point, Sarah Catherine Dill Reily (Ross) of Madison, and Caroline Bryan Dill Billups (Blake) of Memphis; stepsister Anna Elizabeth Hillman Wiygul of Oxford; aunt Ellen Jean Dill of West Point; parents-in-law Steven and Gay Case of Oxford; sister-in-law Jill Case Mincks (Seth) of Denver, and her beloved pets Sugar and Milo.

In addition, Aunt Mamie is survived by 11 nieces and nephews: Sarah Elizabeth Dill Swabek (Cody), Kenneth Dean "Buddy" Dill, Edward Cameron Dill; Sarah Parker Reily, Samuel Wilkerson Reily, Margaret Louise Reily; Jackson Townes Billups, Stella Elizabeth Billups, Bryan Walker Billups; Farrell Bryant Wiygul, and Madeline Elizabeth Wiygul.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Catherine "Kitty" Parker Bryan Dill; her paternal grandparents, Mary Dean and E.B. Dill; and her maternal grandparents, Catherine and John H. Bryan.

A service for Mary Margaret will be held on Friday, February 27, at Oxford University United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m, a service at 3 p.m and a graveside following at Oxford Memorial Cemetery. In celebration of Mary Margaret's life, we invite you to wear your favorite, most joyful colors.

Mary Margaret will be remembered for her creativity, generosity, infectious smile, and deep love for family and community. Her light lives on through all who were blessed to know her.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial gifts be made to one of the following:

Oxford University United Methodist Church at www.ouumc.org/giving/

Take a Swing at Cancer at nmhsfoundation.org/take-a-swing-at-cancer/

University of Mississippi Foundation at umfoundation.givingfuel.com/give