A Graveside service for Mrs. Mary Ella Magee, 89, will be held at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at the Crystal Springs Cemetery.  Dr. Eddie Bates will officiate.  Mrs. Magee, a resident of Tylertown, died at her residence on Sunday, June 8, 2020.

She was born October 3, 1930 in Tylertown, the daughter of the late Ora Lee and Mary Ann Luvesta Pittman Blackwell.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, William Lawrence Magee.

Mrs. Magee was a member of Crystal Springs Baptist Church where she served as church clerk for 37 years.  She had worked for AT & T; Dexter High School; and the Walthall County Sheriff's Office.  She had served as secretary for the Dexter Water Association and was also a member of the Dexter Volunteer Fire Department.  She and her husband had been voted the 1966 Outstanding Farm Family of the year.  She had also received the Ilene Guy Jaubert Award in 1982; and had served as a Girl Scout Leader for 30+ years.  Her hobbies included making Christmas stockings and skirts for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  She was known for her handwork; her egg custard; and her ability to entertain at family gatherings.

She is survived by her children:  Peggy (Eddie) Bates of Citronelle, Alabama; Polly (Arlen) Patten; and Perry Magee all of Tylertown.  Grandchildren:  Brooke Crawford; Lauren (Sparks) Wilson; Steven (Deidre) Patten; Kimberly Patten; and Amber (Richard) Butler.  Great-grandchildren:  Brady Crawford; Lane and Lily Patten; S.J.; Hank; Sadie; and Colt Wilson; Madalynn; and Isabella Leggett; and John Brooks Butler.

Burial will be in the Crystal Springs Cemetery with Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.hartmanhughesfuneralhome.com