Mary Lipsey Reasor's Obituary
Mary Lipsey Reasor passed away on June 11, 2023 in Memphis, TN at the age of 84 from complications of ALS. Mary was born on January 9, 1939 in Ripley, TN. She was one of 13 children born to the late John and Lillian Lipsey. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth Reasor, of more than 54 years of marriage.
She graduated Southside High School in 1957 and worked as a customer service representative for South Central Bell and retired in 2001. She was a long-time member of Decatur Trinity Christian Church. Mary was a wonderful mother to her children, she enjoyed spending time with her family and spoiling her grandchildren. She had a delightful sense of humor and was an absolute joy to be around. She was selfless, always thinking of others before herself. She will be missed by all those her knew her.
Mary is survived by three children: Scott Reasor; Kimberley Reasor, and Kathryn (Kyle) Maxwell; granddaughters, Lillian and Rosemary Maxwell. She is survived by her sisters, Mercedes King, Barbara Hallmark, Margaret (Tommy) Pressley, Patsy Baker, Carol (Robert) Wells. Also survived by her sisters-in-law Bonnie Lipsey, Isolde Lipsey, Bobbye Lipsey, Glenda Lipsey and Carol (Bill) McGhie, as well as many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on June 23, 2023, at 1:00 pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home in Memphis, TN. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 12 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or West Cancer Center.
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