Mary Betty Pounders Uptain passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the age of 73 at Helen Keller Hospital. Mary was a member of Russellville First Baptist Church in Russellville, Alabama. Mary was a wonderful mother and grandmother, she loved God, her family, and Alabama football.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James & Helen Zills; brother, Doug Pounders; grandparents, James & Ethel Pounders; and nephew, Joshua Galloway; and nieces, Julie & Sara Ruple.
Mary leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 55 years, Thomas Uptain; children, Kristie Uptain Wells (Trent), Matt Uptain (Joanie), Cortney Uptain Green (Milton); and Deborah Lindsey (Steve); grandchildren, Adam Brown (Tiffany), Ashley Brown Rivera (Manny), Amberly Brown, Alex Wells (Milah), Hayden Wells (Morgan), Logan Wells, Maggie Uptain, Emitt Green (fiancé, Abby Garrison), Elliott Green, Emmy Green, Jordan Chambliss (Zach); great-grandchildren, Asher Brown, Alivia Brown, Bodhi Rivera, Josie Wells, Elijah Chambliss, Gemma Chambliss, and Sophia Chambliss.
Also surviving are brothers, Randy Ruple (Gail), Dennis Pounders (Arlene); sister, Sherry Shroden; and a host of nieces & nephews.
The visitation will be 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2026, at Russellville First Baptist Church. A celebration of Mary’s life will be at 5:00 p.m. with Bro. Chase Dowdy speaking at the service.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Terrace Manor Nursing Home, Burns Nursing Home & Rehabilitation, and the Helen Keller Hospital ICU nursing staff for the excellent care they provided for Mary.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family. To give private condolences, please visit our website at www.sprymemorialchapel.com.
