Clarksdale, Miss., -- Thelma Maxine Gray Willard, 86, a homemaker, died May 19, 2025, at her home.
Visitation is Friday, May 23, 2025, from 10 to 11 a.m., at Meredith Nowell Funeral Home in Clarksdale. Funeral services are 11a.m. Friday, May 23, at Meredith Nowell with burial in the Memorial Gardens in Lyon, Miss.
Meredith Nowell Funeral Home in Clarksdale, is handling arrangements.
Survivors include her sons Phillip (Donna) Willard of Clarksdale and Rodney (Michelle) Willard of Clarksdale; five grandchildren Misty Bright (Jacob), Dylan (Mandy) Willard, Chris (Kelley) Willard, Brian (Ashley) Willard and Rodney Willard; five great grandchildren Ellie Willard, Liam Bright, Jadyn Bright, Julia Willard and Cooper Willard.
She was preceded in death by her husband L. Gay Willard; parents D. and Katie Morgan Gray; and sister Shirley Sphann.
