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Mary May Obituary
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "Virgil" May; son, Michael "Todd" May; brothers, Donald Ward, James "P.I." Ward, Orville Ward, and Tom Ward; and a sister, Patricia "Tesa" Ward.
She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Sarah May; granddaughter, Lorrie Campbell; great-grandchildren, Eli, Hadleigh, and Reid; sisters, Ozella "Ozzie" Jennings and Ruth "Deanie" Smiley; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at James H. Davis Funeral Home and Crematory. Burial will follow in Bells Run Cemetery. Visitation is from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
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Shirley (Haycraft)Mills
March 4, 2026
Mary May always told the story of starting as a bus driver the same year I started school, that she´d always remember that. I loved seeing her every morning and afternoon, she was such a presence for me. Her laugh and laughter will forever be ingrained in my heart, it was so contagious. May she finally REST IN PEACE, prayers for her family.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
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Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
James H. Davis Funeral Home and Crematory
3009 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301
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7
Service
1:00 p.m.
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3009 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301
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