of Greenbrier, AR
February 12, 1932 - April 7, 2015
Mary Jo Wyatt Ussery, 83, of Greenbrier passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. She was born February 12, 1932 in St. Joe, Arkansas to the late Major M. Wyatt and Pearlie Mae Wheeler Wyatt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, JoJo Ussery of Mt. Vernon; son, Jackie Ussery of Russellville; sisters, Myrtle Grinder, Mildred Casey and Fay Watts; brothers, Troy Wyatt and Gene Wyatt.
Mrs. Ussery helped run a family grocery store and station at Mr. Vernon, Arkansas, where she helped start a Little League Baseball Program for the city along with Doyle Border. She retired from the Conway Human Development Center in Conway with over 23 years serving God's children.
She is survived by her son, Joe Ussery (Carolyn) of Greenbrier; granddaughters, Shelley Barr (James), Stacey Ussery, and Tammy Varner; grandsons, Cody Ussery (Betty), Tim Ussery (Jen) and Sam Ussery; seven great-granddaughters, four great-grandsons; sister, Lucy Ramey; brothers, Elmer and Donald Wyatt of St. Joe and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Friday, April 10, 2015, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home with Brother Roddy King and Tim Ussery officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Vernon Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Cody Ussery, Tim Ussery, Sam Ussery, Dillon Ross, Bryar Thorn and James Barr. Visitation will be Thursday, from 6:00 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Our thanks go out to her ''Extended Family'' at the Greenbrier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Dr. Lander Smith. They became a part of her life and she theirs. They often referred to her as ''Grandma'' and gave her the best possible care and compassion that anyone could ask for.
So sorry for you loss,
With Sympathy
Rickey McDonald called this morning and wanted me to be sure and let you know how sorry he was to hear of your Mom's passing. He lives in MO but keeps track of everyone. He said he really liked all of you and had fond remembers of the store and everyone.
Mary Jo was a special lady. I enjoyed the three years we lived in Mt. Vernon back in the 60's getting to know this sweet lady and her family. My husband coached Joe and Jackie in basketball. They were both well mannered young men. So sorry for your loss. I will be praying for all of you. Love in Christ, Ramona Griffith
Mary was more than a sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother. , she was everything to a whole lot of people- she was a woman u could tell anything and everything to, and u knew she would not judge you for it, we shared some secrets and a lot of life adventures , even if I was in a bad mood she knew how to make me better, as I did her too, we just got each other you know~ I was suppose to be her caregiver and a lot of time she was my caregiver~ what I really am trying to say Mary was my inspirational angel and will never be forgotten ~MY HEART AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY~
Sorry for your loss
Joey, Carol and all the family, I am so sorry to hear about Mary Jo. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.
Dearest Joey , Carol , and grandchildren,
My heart is sad for the loss of Mary Jo in this life . I remember talking to Mary Jo in January and she told me that she was ready whenever the Lord wanted to take her home. What a glorious morning she must have had today as she slipped from this life into eternity.
You have been a loving son to your parents your entire life.
I love the Ussery family and am praying for Cody, Shelley , Stacey , and also for my children, Sammy, Tammy and Tim.
Mary Jo , JoJo, and Jackie are together again and singing praises to our Heavenly Father.
God Bless you,
Judy