Mary Lelia Tapscott's obituary , Passed away on January 23, 2026 in Theodore, Alabama

Mary Lelia Tapscott

June 16, 1939 - January 23, 2026 (86 years old)

Theodore, Alabama

Mary Lelia Tapscott's obituary , Passed away on January 23, 2026 in Theodore, Alabama

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Dunklin Funeral Home

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Mary Lelia Tapscott

June 16, 1939 - January 23, 2026 (86 years old)

Theodore, Alabama

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Mary Lelia Tapscott Obituary

The memory of Mary Lelia Tapscott of Theodore, Alabama, who passed away on January 23, 2026 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Mary Lelia may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

She was predeceased by: her husband John Creel Tapscott. She is survived by: her children, Richard Tapscott, Creel Tapscott (Sandra) and Shannon Tapscott; and her grandchildren, Zachary Taylor (Schuyler), Hunter (Anthony Fonte), Trey, Bianca, Emilie, Jackson, Damian and Gabriel (Beth). She is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dunklin Funeral Home



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