Mary Elizabeth Hollingsworth

Mary Elizabeth Hollingsworth went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, September 1, 2025, at her home in Florence, MS. She was 77 years old.

Mary was born on March 24, 1948, to Leroy Shepherd and Lonnie Nell Byrd Shepherd in Florence, MS where she was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church. She loved the Lord and was a strong woman of faith. She enjoyed gospel music and singing in the choir. She was married to the love of her life, Mr. James Hollingsworth for 57 years. They loved to go camping and to travel together, especially to Gatlinburg, TN. Mary loved her family and spending time with her 4 grand babies and 1 great grand baby. They brought her so much joy. Mrs. Mary will truly be missed.

She is preceded in death by her parents; great grandchild, Chassy Middleton; and son-in-law, Ronnie Middleton. Mary is survived by her husband, James Hollingsworth of Florence, MS; daughter, Rosa Middleton of Florence, MS; son, James Leroy Middleton (Charlotte) of Florence, MS; grandchildren, Thomas Middleton, Trent Hollingsworth (Madison), Ethan Hollingsworth, and Wyatt Hollingsworth; great grandchild, Chevelle Hope Middleton, Presley and Drake; and a host of nieces and nephews.