Louise Mays Searcy

Louise Mays Searcy, affectionally known as “Red” to her friends passed away on February 10, 2017 in Tallahassee. She was 97 years old. Louise was born in Monticello, FL on October 13, 1919. She graduated from Monticello High School and received a Certificate of Elementary Education on July 22, 1939 from Florida State College for Women (FSU).

Louise was preceded in death by her husband Henry E. Searcy, Jr., her parents Dannitte Hill Mays and Frances Garwood Mays, her sister, Christine Millinor and her brother, Col. (Ret.) George Mays.

Louise is survived by three sons, Buddy (Patty), Dan and Wayne (Cheryl), four grandchildren, Dwayne Searcy, Fain Searcy (Trina), Brian Searcy and Amy Searcy, ten great grandchildren, Taylor Searcy (Brooke), Tanner Searcy, Shelby Ann Searcy, Hunter Searcy, Hanna Searcy, Colby Kinsey, Brittany Kinsey, Carter Skipper Searcy, Henry Searcy and Harrison Searcy, along with six step grandchildren, nine step great grandchildren and one great, great granddaughter, Kaili Searcy. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Mateel Mays, two nephews, Rick Millinor (Joanna) and Richard Mays, two nieces, Francine Millinor Allee (Galt) and Melissa Trebuchon (Matt).

Louise was a retired Vice President of the Commonwealth Corporation and a member of the First Baptist Church in Tallahassee.

She loved to attend the ballgames of her sons, grandsons and great grandsons. She also loved to work in her yard, and in the Springtime, it was an explosion of color, flowers blooming everywhere. Her beautiful yard was admired by all who saw it.

At her last doctor’s appointment, she was asked to write a random sentence, anything that came to mind. Her response was “Keep the Faith”. She was loved by many and will be missed by many. Her prayers to see her husband Henry and her Mama and Daddy again have been answered.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite church or charity.