Mary Sue Cothern Obituary
The family announces the passing of Mary Sue Cothern of Jayess, Mississippi on October 25, 2026. Mary Sue, born on June 10, 1943, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Sue Cothern to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Ard and Norma Powell Ard; her husband Wayne; her siblings, Veda Grace Newman, Juanita Alexander and John Ard; and her granddaughter Jordan Lane Cothern.
She is survived by: her children, Tammy Ladd (Clay) of Jayess, Jeff Cothern (Darleen) of Brandon, Keith Cothern (Debra) of Jayess and Shannon Cothern (Angela) of Jayess; her sister Sue Alexaner; her grandchildren, Clay Ladd, Mark Ladd, Taylor Cothern Ellis (Joe Joe), Zane Cothern (Gabby), Ty Cothern (Ryen), Delton Cothern, Briana Sasser (John) and Abbie Little (Peyton); and her great grandchildren, Luke Ellis, John Edward Sasser, Grady Sasser and Maggie Rose Sasser.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 27th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Wednesday, October 28th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Providence Baptist Church (75 Providence Rd, Jayess, MS 39641). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 28th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, October 28th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the Providence Baptist Church Cemetery (75 Providence Rd, Jayess, MS 39641).
