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Mary Jane Covington Moix
1943 - 2014
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Mary Covington Moix Obituary
She was born Sept. 29, 1943, in Pine Bluff, Ark., to the late George W. Covington and Fannie Virginia (Moffet) Covington.
Mary Jane was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Conway. A graduate of Conway High School she continued her education at Arkansas State Teachers College where she received her Masters Degree in Counseling. Being a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority Mary Jane enjoyed her time in college. After college Mary Jane was employed with the Arkansas Department of Human Services where she worked for 18 years. She also co-founded Moix Furniture Gallery and Moix RV where she worked tirelessly for more than 30 years. Mary Jane enjoyed holding multiple offices in Beta Sigma Phi, which she had been an active member since 1972. She also was the past president of the Conway Jaycettes. Mary Jane thoroughly enjoyed traveling and camping, scrapbooking, cooking, shopping and spending time with her beloved family at Greers Ferry. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.
Mary Jane is survived by her husband of 49 years, Frank Martin Moix Sr.; two sons, Dr. Frank "Martin" Moix Jr. and wife Jennifer, and Michael Scott Moix and wife Mylissa, all of Conway; sister, Virginia Battles and husband Bobby of Conway; brother, George E. Covington Sr. and wife Janette of Conway; four grandchildren, Elise, Candace, Marlaina, and Mason; aunt, Hetty Moffet of Mountain View; as well as multiple nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at First United Methodist Church, in Conway, with Dr. Michael Roberts and the Rev. Lynn Kilbourne officiating.
Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park.
Pallbearers: George E. Covington, Jason S. Covington, Richard A. Battles, Monty L. Moix, Bradley S. Barnett, and Jimmy L. Carroll.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Covington Moix
March 31, 2014
Frank and Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathies on Mary Jane's passing. It was with the deepest sadness that we received the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Robert and Theresa Hoyt
Lessie Redican
March 6, 2014
So sorry for the loss of a precious lady. Mary Jane and I enjoyed many years together in Beta Sigma Phi. She was a ray of sunshine and humor. I am sorry that I just learned today of her passing. Know that my thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends who will cherish her memories.
March 4, 2014
Frank and family so sorry for your loss. Jim and Joyce Anderson.
Bridget (Moix) & Aaron Seiter
March 4, 2014
Our deepest condolences.
Al and Rose Hamilton
March 4, 2014
Our prayers are with you all. She was a sweet friend when we lived in Conway. Love you, Michael (Micky) and Martin!
Mary Jones
March 4, 2014
She and Frank were some of the first people I met when I came to Conway in 1969. She was always a true and beautiful person. All my love to the family. Martin my neighbor and Doctor I am praying for all of your family.
March 4, 2014
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if we can help with anything.
Stan & Sue Sherwood
Larry Graddy
March 4, 2014
Her life and loving spirit will be cherished for many, many years.
March 4, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you all of Mary Jane's family.
Terry & Carla Gilbreath
March 3, 2014
Dr. Moix,
I am so sorry about your Mother. You spoke about her so lovingly as you were diagnosing my mom "Mae "Berberick"with cancer. You were attempting to comfort my family as you were losing your own. Your family is in our prayers.
Brenda & Don Hester
March 3, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go to the Family.
Cheryl Lyons
March 3, 2014
I am sorry to hear of Mary Jane's passing. Some of my fondest memories of Beta Sigma Phi are of our times at Mary Jane's home. She was a kind and gracious hostess.
March 3, 2014
Prayers to the family and our thoughts are with you all. Sincerely, Sherry & Mickey Simmons
March 3, 2014
Our thoughts & prayers go with the family. Sincere Sympathy! Ralph & Janis Mack
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