Mary Ona Wilhoit passed away on June 18, 2018 at the age of 81. Originally from Water Valley, Mississippi; she lived in Alabama for over 50 years. She spent most of her career at the University of Montevallo as a professor in the Speech and Theater Department, she also served as the department’s costumer for many years. Mary graduated from The University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Theater and a Masters in Radio Broadcasting. After retiring from teaching, Ms. Wilhoit wrote three books, two of which were published – As She Was Dying: An Alzheimer’s Journal (Published), Hadleyville Nights (Published) and Son of Hadlyville Nights.
She is the daughter of the late Dick and Hortense Wilhoit.
She is survived by her three children: Regina Wilhoit Harbour of Montevallo, Alabama, Stark David Harbour (Kathleen) of Atlanta, Georgia, and Clayton Chastain Harbour of Montevallo, Alabama; grandchildren, Stark David Harbour, Harrison Chase Harbour, and Robert Reynolds Harbour.
Mary Ona Wilhoit led a truly full and amazing life, she will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and colleagues.
A Memorial Service will be held for Ms. Wilhoit at a future date yet to be determined.
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