A visitation for Mary Frances will be held Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Lakewood Funeral Home, 6011 Clinton Blvd, Jackson, Mississippi 39209. A visitation will occur Friday, September 8, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Griffith Memorial Baptist Church, 5275 Terry Rd, Jackson, Mississippi with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 PM. Mary will be laid to rest in Lakewood Memorial Park South.
Mary was a member of Griffith Memorial Baptist Church and she was very involved with her Church. She was very loved by her family and friends.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest H. Sharp, Sr. and Clister Orene Green Sharp and seven brothers. She is survived by her son, John H. Stephens, Jr. of Pasadena, TX; daughters, Sandy K. Stephens of Jackson, MS and Fancy Cleveland (Joey) of Florence, MS; grandchildren, John R. (Brittany), Rob (Courtney), Gerrod, Deidre and Caleb; great-grandchildren, Erin, Carter, Milo and Arlo.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Griffith Memorial Baptist Church Mary Newman Fund.
