Lurinne Busby met her Creator from her son’s residence in Pontotoc on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, after a long, fruitful life of 92 years. Born Lulah Corrine Harris in Shannon to the late Floyd Harris and Mozelle Gryder Harris, Lurinne moved with her family at a young age to Okolona where she lived the rest of her life. A graduate of Okolona High School, she announced her attendance at Wood Junior College to receive her “Mrs.” Degree. She succeeded when on August 18, 1950, she married Billy Busby, whom she met at Wood Jr College. A devout lifelong Methodist, she attended the First United Methodist Church of Okolona for over 8 decades. Lurinne loved reading and studying the Bible and daily reading devotionals. She spent her working life first as a seamstress at Meadow Sportswear in Okolona, later spending a couple decades at Rose Hill Furniture Mfg. where she was a scheduler. Her greatest and most enjoyable work was with Dr. Joe Shoemaker, where she served as his Office manager for years. Lurinne enjoyed square dancing in her younger days with her husband, Billy, working crossword puzzle books, sewing, cooking and using her computer. A virtuous lady whose gentle voice and pleasing personality and poise set her apart from most, Lurinne was a born encourager to her family and wide circle of friends. She loved her three children, her 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and doted over them constantly. A “Lighthouse” figure to so many in Okolona, Mrs. Busby’s legacy will be that of a Proverbs 31 woman whose purpose driven life touched everyone with the spirit of Christ as she was his face among his people.
A service celebrating her life will be held at 2 PM Sunday, December 17, 2023 from the Okolona Chapel of Holland Funeral Directors with Bro. Alan Hall and Dr. David Hamilton officiating. Visitation will be from 11 AM to service time on Sunday only at Holland-Okolona, 300 W. Main St., Okolona, MS 38860. Private burial will follow in Shannon Cemetery.
Mrs. Busby is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Wells and husband, Barry, and son, Johnny Busby and wife, Mary Ann, all of Pontotoc, and daughter-in-law, Virginia Busby of Minnesota; her grandsons, Tripp Tacker (Jeana), John Michael Tacker (Nikki), Ripp Wells (Lindsey), Robert Busby (Jorden), Charlie Busby (Katie), Bruce Busby (Sonia), Dan Busby (Chrissie), and her granddaughter, Hannah Bridges (Dustin), and their families; her great-grandchildren, Zeke Tacker, Lily Beth Tacker, Ridge Tacker, Lincoln Tacker, Rock Busby, Edwin Busby, Vander Busby, Alex Busby, Riley Jean Busby, Noah Busby, Leo Busby, Clara Jane Busby, Annie Bridges, Ashton Bridges, and Avie Bridges; two sisters-in-law, Carolyn Evans and Maridelle Moon Harris; a special cousin, Janie Williams of Plantersville; and her other nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Billy (Nov. 7, 2014), her son, Tommy (June 24, 2009), daughter-in-law Betty Busby (March 29, 2008); and her siblings, Floyd “Sonny” Harris, Dr. John Ed Harris and wife, Lynn, and Bob Harris and wife, Doris.
Pallbearers will be grandsons Tripp, John Michael, Ripp, Robert, Charlie, Dan, and Bruce. Honorary pallbearer will be her sister-in-law, Carolyn Evans, and her cousin Janie Williams.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 436, Okolona, MS 38860, or to West Heights Baptist Church, “Operation Christmas Child”, 328 West Oxford St., Pontotoc, MS 38863, or Sanctuary Hospice House, P.O. Box 2177, Tupelo, MS 38802.
