Mary Lea Bales Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Lea Bales of Memphis, Tennessee, born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, who passed away on June 13, 2025, at the age of 42, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Lea Bales to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her grandparents, Jimmie Dale Bales, Winifred Mary Bales, Samuel Lee Smith and Wanda Lea Smith (Fox); and her siblings, Winnie Grace, Wanda Hope Bales and James Samuel Bales.
She is survived by: her parents, James Glenn Bales of Qulin, MO and Barbara Jean Bales (Smith) of Bismarck, MO; her brother Gary Dale Bales (Hannah) of Pacific, MO; her nieces, Lyla Rose Bales and Iris Marie Bales; and her great-nieces and great-nephews, Austin Gary Jennings, Roy Glenn Jennings and Arianna Rose Vick. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to McSpadden Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.
