Mary Nelson Poindexter Obituary
The passing of Mary Nelson Poindexter of Inverness, Mississippi occurred on October 11, 2026. Mary Nelson, born on January 24, 1940, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her fathers, Dr. Howard Alexander Nelson and Elmer Draughon Nelson; her husband Richmond Lewis "Scott" Poindexter, Jr.; her siblings, Gan Nelson and Howard Nelson; and her brothers-in-law, Will Green Poindexter and Fred J. "Led" Poindexter.
She is survived by: her great grandchild Moo; her children, Draughon McPherson (Bill), Elyette Robertson (Jim), Lewis Poindexter (Ruth Carmen), Mary Howard King (Stephen) and Warner Creekmore (Sam); her grandchildren, Will McPherson (Meagan), Taylor McPherson Bannihan (Johnny), Jones McPherson (Laura), James Robertson (Anne Barry), John Thomas Robertson, Mary Nelson Robertson, Carmen Allen Poindexter Rogers (Matt), Emma Kate Poindexter Morgan (Matt), Scott Poindexter (Jordan), Daniel King (Michaela), Jace King, Warner Wills, Callie Creekmore Tyler (Bridger), Josh Creekmore (Anna) and Lewis Creekmore (Maggie Jo); and her great grandchildren, Jack, Charlie, Tatum, Cooke, Helen, Anne Alan, Fisher, Jane, Mamie, Abigail, Ann Chamberlain, Hart, Richmond, Maggie, Dempsey, Libba, Teddy, Warner, Kyle and Haley.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Inverness Methodist Church (805 5th St, Inverness, MS 38753). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or a charity of the donor's choice.
