We are sad to announce that on December 17, 2023, at the age of 97, Julia Mae McIlwain of Natchez, Mississippi, born in Gloster, Mississippi passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Julia Mae McIlwain to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parent Tully Clifton Havard; her husband William McIlwain; her parent Euna Belle Havard; her siblings, Tullie Poole Havard, Billy Ray Havard, Ivaughn Havard, Freddie Rose Coleman and Wanza Lee Craft; her daughter Judy Anne Smith; and her grandson Keith Goldman.

She is survived by : her daughters, Debra McIlwain and Karen Delaney (Jimmy); her grandchildren, Paul Smith, Mendez Nelson, Amy Johnson, Clayton Delaney and Will Delaney; and her great grandchildren, Carly Delaney, Madison Delaney, Ava Delaney, Parker Delaney, Sydney Smith, Lauren Johnson, Morgan Russell, Hayes, Briar and Grace.

Memorials may be made to Kingston united Methodist Church 7 Wild Turkey Road Natchez, MS 39120.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Laird Funeral Home, Inc.