Marie Petty (5-26-18) service 5-30-18

Marie Petty, 94, of Adamsville, died on Saturday, May 26.

She was born in Hardin County, the daughter of the late Edgar and Leathe Hopper Irons. She was united in marriage to Harvey Ross Petty, who preceded her in death.

Mrs. Petty attended First Baptist Church in Adamsville where she was active in Sunday school and other church activities. She was a Gray Lady when the hospital in Selmer was first opened. In her younger years, she worked through Christmas seasons at Mildred’s Dress Shop and part time at a florist during busy times. She was involved with the Senior Citizens Center and took many trips with them.

She is survived by her children, Neita Coffman and Larry Neal “Bo” Petty, both of Adamsville; brother, Bobby Irons; sister, Patsy Powell; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

In addition to her spouse and parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Kenneth Irons, Willie Irons and Joe Irons; and sisters, Annie Mae Scott and Dorothy Irons.

Services were held on Wednesday, May 30, at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville with Phil Mitchell and Greg Brasher officiating. Burial followed in Pine Hill Memorial Garden at Adamsville.