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1360 W Government St, Brandon, MS 39042
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Tanis McKay Obituary
Tanis Marble McKay, 79, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025. She was born on May 2, 1946.
Tanis is survived by her husband, Archie McKay; her sons, Billy and David (Jamie) Watson; her stepdaughter, Ashley McKay; and her six beloved grandchildren: Darby, Ollie, and Cole Watson; RileyKate Reppond; and Hunter and Lucas Watson.
She enjoyed Ole Miss sports, fishing, playing bridge, and singing in her church choir.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 22, from 2–4 p.m. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. A graveside memorial service will be held after the new year at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Bovina, MS.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
22
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ott & Lee Funeral Homes- Brandon
1360 W Government St, Brandon, MS 39042
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