Mary Dean McClendon Weaver, age 87, passed away September 4, 2021 at her son’s home in Byhalia, MS.
She was born in Madison County, the Parkburg Community the daughter of the late Dee Linnie and Opal Birdie Webb McClendon. She went to school at Malesus. She married W.C. ‘Duck’ Weaver in 1950 and they made their home at Pinson. She worked as a tile grader at American Olean Tile for 34 years. She later worked as a very efficient cashier at South Walmart. She worked with Madison County election commission on election days and was a Pink Lady at Jackson General Hospital.
She loved to cook and serve those around her. Her specialties were banana pudding and Nannie’s spaghetti! She enjoyed working in the garden.
She was a member of Pinson Baptist Church and sang in the choir. Mr. Weaver preceded her in death in 1993.
She loved her family, friends in the community, and her church family.
She is survived by her son, Jerry Weaver (Susan) of Collierville; daughter, Susie Essary (Freddy) of Savannah; five grandchildren, Christy Kelsey (Chad), Elizabeth Allen (David), John Weaver (Deanna), Mary Churchwell (William), and Leah Bell (Eric); and eight great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; and three brothers, Elmo McClendon, Billy McClendon, and Bobby McClendon.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Shackelford Funeral Directors Crook Avenue Chapel with Jimmy Dyer and Jimmy Bedwell officiating. Burial will follow in Bear Creek Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Crook on Thursday, September 9 from 11 AM until 2 PM service time.
Shackelford Funeral Directors of Henderson
