Martha Jean Gray “Mardi” Mitchell, 81
December 20, 1944 – June 1, 2026
Martha Jean Gray Mitchell, also known as Mardi to her best friends, passed away at her home in West Memphis, Arkansas on June 1, 2026. She was 81 years old. She was born on December 20, 1944 in Hickory Flat, Mississippi to Rayburn and Mary Francis Gray.
Martha is survived by her daughters, Jessica Tutor (Stephen) of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Jamie Sampley (Fletcher) of West Memphis, Arkansas and a brother Eddie Gray of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She is survived by her grandchildren who were the loves of her life, Stevie Brigance (Ashlee), Drew Brigance (Lakin), Patsy Clark (Ethan), Mitch Tutor (Elyssa), Grace Tutor, Laquita Sampley, Chris Sampley and her great grandchildren, Jace, Hadleigh, Cora, Easton, Warren, Elijah and Charley. She is also survived by a host of other close relatives.
Martha is preceded in death by her husband, Donny, her parents, Rayburn and Mary Francis Gray and her brother, Bob Gray.
Martha loved many things in life but Benton County, Mississippi and their citizens were always at the top of her list. She was honored to serve as their Circuit Court Clerk for 20 years. She also loved the Lord and until she was unable to be an active member of her church. She enjoyed watching the Ole Miss Rebels with her brother, Eddie. She also especially enjoyed attending anything her grandchildren participated in. She was the life of the party and will be remembered fondly by all who knew her.
The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice for their dedication to Ms. Martha. Her team, Ashley Long, Maddie Sharp, Denise Schuster, Tosha Gudino, Rene Hobson, Pastor Davis, Dr. Koch (cook) and many others who help during her time on hospice, treated her and our family like their own. Words cannot thank them enough.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 2:00 pm at Serenity Funeral Home, 140 N Memphis Street, Holly Springs, Mississippi 38635.
*In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Ashland Baptist Church, Post Office Box 35, Ashland Mississippi 38603 or Abandoned to Adore Dog Rescue, Post Office Box 5334, Holly Springs, Mississippi.
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