Mary Elizabeth May

Mary Elizabeth May obituary, New Johnsonville, TN

Mary Elizabeth May

Mary May Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Luff-Bowen Funeral Home - Waverly on Feb. 19, 2026.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth May, age 80 of New Johnsonville, TN, passed away on Monday February 16. Mary was born on May 29, 1945, in Washington, IN, to the late William Leonard McPherson and Rosemary Lynch McPherson. She enjoyed crafting and was known for her beautiful knitting and crocheting. Mary spent her life making a home for her family. She will be remembered for her love of raising her family and taking care of her family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 65 years; Robert May, 2 Daughters; Lisa Letamendi and Melissa Peter (Ted), son; Ryan May (Gina), 8 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great-Great Grandchild, and her brother; Jim McPherson (Minda).

She is preceded in death by her parents William and Rosemary McPherson, daughter Teresa Ann May, and sister Nancy Lane.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Arrangements are entrusted to Luff-Bowen Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made by visiting our website at luffbowen.com.

2400 Highway 13 North, Waverly, TN 37185

931-296-2437

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Grandma thank you for loving me and raising me. You shaped my childhood and loved me unconditionally. I know you´re not hurting and you´re with mom and aunt Nancy and great grandpa and great grandma, and that provides me a peace of mind. I love you so much rest in peace you are greatly missed.

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