Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....MCCONATHY, MARY ERNESTINE April 23, 2017
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News Star World - April 26, 2017
MARY ERNESTINE MCCONATHY

Funeral services celebrating the life of Mrs. Mary Ernestine Lane McConathy, 
88, of Rayville, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday April 27, 2017, at the 
First Baptist Church in Rayville, LA with Dr. Eddie Wren officiating. Private 
family services will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA

Mary was born September 3, 1928, in Rayville, LA to Lula Bell Ethridge and 
Alvin Starnes Lane, Sr. and passed Sunday, April 23, 2017, in Rayville 
surrounded by family. Mary graduated from Louisiana Tech with a degree in 
Education. She enjoyed teaching in the parishes of Richland, Bienville and 
Tensas. While pursuing additional education she met and fell in love with a 
young coach, "Mac." After marrying she became a devoted wife and mother as well 
as an excellent cook. She loved opening her home to family and friends, 
especially to her grandchildren and their friends. There was always room for 
another at Gammaw's table. An avid gardener and floral designer, Mary was a 
faithful member of the Palmetto Garden Club and Tensas Garden Club, holding an 
active membership for over 60 years. She was also an enthusiastic bridge 
player, forming lasting friendships at the table. Mary lived her faith by doing 
what she loved, sharing with others. A reassuring touch, a beautiful daylily 
out of her yard, a funny story or a gentle reminder to count your 
blessings, "Miss Mary" made sure you didn't leave empty-handed.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 65 years, James 
Leslie(Mac) McConathy, Sr.

She is survived by her daughter, Melissa McConathy Smith (Mike); sons, James L. 
(Jim) McConathy, Jr. (Tammy), and Thomas L. McConathy (Jill); brother, Alvin 
Lane, Jr.; trusted friend/son, Joe Watkins; grandchildren, Bradford Smith 
(Amie), Stewart Smith (Bay), Daniel Smith (Shelby), Adam McConathy (Theresa), 
Caroline McConathy Schneider (Davis), Chandler Leija, Roman McConathy, Maddox
McConathy
McConathy, Britton McConathy, Tyler McConathy, Jacob May, and Luke McConathy; 
great-grandchildren, Allen Smith, Hannah Smith, Linton Smith, Anne Douglas 
Smith, Lane Smith, Cole McConathy, Carson McConathy, Collin McConathy, Addison
McConathy
McConathy, Asa McConathy.

Our family would like to express our deep appreciation to Joe Watkins for loving a
loving and caring for Mom and Dad through the years and a special thanks to Vera
Whi
Vera White for her care and attention to our parents.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons and Joe Watkins

Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at the First Bapt
Baptist Church in Rayville, LA and from 10:00A.M. until time of service on Thur
Thursday.

Online Registry/condolences:www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Mulhearn Funeral Home

Rayville, LA

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