Frances Mardell Thompson McBay
August 2, 1928 -
February 5, 2013

Visitation

February 7, 2013
5-8 PM

Service 

February 8, 2013
11 AM

Interment

Obituary

Funeral services for Frances Mardell Thompson McBay, age 84 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at Higgins Funeral Home with Rev. Eldridge Snow and Rev. Don Gray officiating. Burial will follow in Campbell Cemetery beside her husband J.T. McBay who passed away in 1995. Mrs. McBay passed away Tuesday evening at Lincoln Care Center which she considered her home.

A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Decie May Thompson. Mrs. McBay retired from Serbin Fashion after 34 years of service and was a life long member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include a daughter Brenda Jean and husband Kenny of Kelso, a son Dennis McBay and wife Diana of Fayetteville, grandchildren Christy Jean of Kelso, LeAnna Dendy and husband Jason of Hillsboro, TN, Jana McBay of Fayetteville, Jay McBay of Fayetteville, Jeremy McBay of Fayettevile and Chase McBay of Fayetteville, seven great grandchildren, sister Dot O’Neal and husband Bobby of Fayetteville, several nieces and nephews and a special friend Annie Anderson.

Visitation with the family will be Thursday evening 5-8 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.

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5 Comments

  1. Robin Shelton

    I never had the honor of meeting Mrs. McBay but I know many of her family members and am truly sorry for their loss. I will be thinking of you all and hoping for brighter days ahead as you recall your good memories with her.

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  2. Floyd and Imogene Cartwright

    Dot and Bobby our deeest sympathy to you over the loss of your dear sister.

    Our prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time and may your fond memories help you get through it.

    God Bless,
    Floyd and Imogene

    Reply
  3. Connie Arnold

    Brenda so sorry about your mother. Our prayres and thoughts are with you. Connie

    Reply
  4. PAT SPRAY LONG

    I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF MARDELL’S DEATH. I’VE KNOWN AND LOVED HER FOR MANY YEARS-HER AND JT ALSO. MY SYMPATHIES GO OUT TO THE FAMILY. YOU HAVE SO MANY GOOD MEMORIES TO REFLECT UPON TO HELP EASE THE PAIN. I KNOW I’LL NEVER FORGET THE SWEET LOVING PERSON SHE WAS. COMFORT BE WITH YOU.

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  5. Flo Lewter

    I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Mardell when I was a young girl growing up on Cherry Street. She made me some of the most beautiful dresses in Lincoln Co. She was such a kind and loving Christian woman who adored her family. Blessings to her family!

    Reply

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5 Comments

  1. Robin Shelton

    I never had the honor of meeting Mrs. McBay but I know many of her family members and am truly sorry for their loss. I will be thinking of you all and hoping for brighter days ahead as you recall your good memories with her.

    Reply
  2. Floyd and Imogene Cartwright

    Dot and Bobby our deeest sympathy to you over the loss of your dear sister.

    Our prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time and may your fond memories help you get through it.

    God Bless,
    Floyd and Imogene

    Reply
  3. Connie Arnold

    Brenda so sorry about your mother. Our prayres and thoughts are with you. Connie

    Reply
  4. PAT SPRAY LONG

    I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF MARDELL’S DEATH. I’VE KNOWN AND LOVED HER FOR MANY YEARS-HER AND JT ALSO. MY SYMPATHIES GO OUT TO THE FAMILY. YOU HAVE SO MANY GOOD MEMORIES TO REFLECT UPON TO HELP EASE THE PAIN. I KNOW I’LL NEVER FORGET THE SWEET LOVING PERSON SHE WAS. COMFORT BE WITH YOU.

    Reply
  5. Flo Lewter

    I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Mardell when I was a young girl growing up on Cherry Street. She made me some of the most beautiful dresses in Lincoln Co. She was such a kind and loving Christian woman who adored her family. Blessings to her family!

    Reply

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