Mrs. Mary Virginia Parker Statham

Mrs. Mary Virginia Parker Statham passed away at Jasper General Nursing Home on Monday, September 22, 2025.

Visitation will be held 10am-10:30am, Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Leesburg Baptist Cemetery.

Graveside will be held 10:30am Thursday at Leesburg Baptist Cemetery.

Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Statham family.

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Obituary for Mary Virginia Parker Statham

Mary, better known as Sister Mary or Mamaw, went to her Heavenly home

September 22, 2025.

Sis. Mary was born, March 12, 1939, preceded by the death of her

Husband, Dennis Statham of 52 years of marriage.

One daughter, Lisa Buckles, two sisters, Janey and Donna.

Two brothers, J.A. and Tommy

Sis. Mary is survived by her two sons, Curtis and Jeff Statham.

One sister Dorothy Shirley.

One brother, Charles Mooney.

Grandchildren Kelly, Stephanie, Chris, Enoch, Noah, Marshall, Sarah, Matthew

And a host of great grandchildren and one great great grandchild

For most of Sis. Mary’s life, you would find her in one of her favorite

Spots, in the choir singing at her home church, First Assembly of God in Ellisville, MS. She was an active member and loved to sing specials.

She was a prayer warrior in her church.

She never met a stranger and she was loved by everyone that met her and found humor in most every situation possible.

Graveside Memorial will be held at Leesburg Baptist Church Cemetery

796 Ms.-481 Morton, Ms. 39117

Graveside Memorial - Thursday, September 25th at 10:00 AM

Officiant- Reverend Kenny Morris