Mary Jane (Clark) Connelly, age 90 of Fayetteville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 19, 2023. A native of Cornersville, TN, Mrs. Connelly was the daughter of the late J.P. and Lois Wilkes Clark, was a retired bank branch manager and a member of the Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Connelly was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Robert Gene Connelly, Sr., two brothers, Norman Clark and Don Clark, sister, Anne Ezell and infant sister, Gwendolyn Faye Clark.
Survivors include her daughters Sandra (Tom) Bedingfield of Hoschton, GA, Donna (Doug-deceased) Clark of Winchester, TN, sons Robert (Bob) Gene (Kathy) Connelly, Jr. of Brentwood, TN, Kevin (Marion) Connelly of Fayetteville, TN, grandchildren Jennifer (Matt) Hunter, of Auburn, GA, Nathan (Lina) Hines of Cumming, GA, Alex (Tara) Curtis of Estill Springs, TN, Justin (Devin) Curtis of Decherd, TN, Jantelle Clark of Winchester, TN, Bryan (Loretta) Clark of Winchester, TN, Bryson (Lauren) Connelly of Pleasant View, TN, Travis (Erin) Vicary of Martin, TN, Amanda (Kyle) Waterston of Eagleville, TN, Caleb and Jacob Connelly of Fayetteville, TN, great-grandchildren Zoey Hunter, Mattie Jane Hunter, Olivia Hines, Henry Hines, Nolan Curtis, Lucy Curtis, Collins Curtis, Anna Kathryn Curtis, Bodhi Connelly, Ezra Vicary, Lane Vicary, Luke Vicary, Emmie Jane Waterston, Wade Waterston, Christian Spencer, Noah Baker, Heaven Cathey, PJ Cathey, Parker Holton, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to:
Beechwood Cemetery Association
c/o Jeff Stewart
PO Box 1
Frankewing, TN 38459
Visitation for Mrs. Mary Jane Connelly will be conducted Thursday, March 23, 2023, from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home. Brother Thomas Graham will be officiating a celebration of life service immediately following the visitation. Burial will follow in Beechwood Cemetery in Cornersville, TN at 2:30 p.m.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Mary Jane Connelly.
Bob,
Praying for you and your family to have comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Arlisa Armstrong
Mary Jane was a wonderful friend and neighbor to Ron and me. She had a great sense of humor and was a joy to be around. Our prayers to her family during this difficult time.Dianah West
Bob & Family,
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time. I send my deepest of sympathy to your beautiful Family, your Mom lives on in them all. My deepest of sympathy, hugs to you all.
I have such fond memories of Mary Jane and Gene. Sending prayers & warm thoughts to the family.
Sandra, Donna, Bob and Kevin,
I want to tell you all how sorry I am to hear about your loss! Your sweet mom and dad will always hold a special place in my heart. We had a lot of special times when I worked with her. Please know I am praying for you all as you go through this tough time.
Bonnie Reavis
M.J. as I called her was such a dear sweet lady I was honored to call her my friend. I will miss our talks and hearing all your wisdom you always shared with me.. Prayers and love for her precious family
Kevin, Marion, and boys I so sorry to read the news of Mary Jane’s passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers for strength and comfort.
Mrs. Mary Jane has always been a fav. She will definitely be missed by all who called her a friend. Prayers for her family at this time. ❤️
Lenace Hyde Lehnert
Bob, Sandra, Donna, Kevin and Families
I am so sorry about the passing of your mother. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.
Steve “Pooch” Smith
I worked for Mary Jane many years. Very sweet lady.. Prayers for the Family.
I’m sorry to hear about Mary Jane. See was a great lady and I always enjoyed my little talks with her. See will be missed by all who knew her.