Mary Leigh Causey

Mary Leigh was born in Natchez, MS on July 24, 1956 to Rev. Wayne and Margaret Hood Coleman. She attended Oxford City Schools and graduated from Clinton High School in 1974. While attending Mississippi College, Mary Leigh was a member of Kissimee Social Tribe, The Naturals and was named to Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. She graduated in 1979 with her degree in Early Childhood and Special Education. In 1978, she married William W. Causey, Jr.

Mary Leigh worked as a special education teacher at Hudspeth Regional Center and later in the Clinton Public Schools. In recent years she was a loving caregiver to both of her parents.

She began her courageous and inspirational journey with battling cancer and related illnesses at age 22. Her deep faith in Jesus Christ carried her when many thought she could not survive. Never wanting to be defined by her illnesses, Mary Leigh maintained a positive, inspirational attitude throughout her life. She always “looked up”. Truly an angel on earth to her family and many friends, she always made those who spent time with her feel uplifted and happy with her infectious smile and her wonderful sense of humor. Mary Leigh was an avid animal lover and enjoyed many throughout her lifetime.

The joy of her life was her family. Mary Leigh was a devoted member of First Baptist Church, Raymond, where her husband is on staff. An exemplary Christian, she was very involved in all church activities including singing in the choir, teaching children’s choir and teaching Sunday school. She found her calling in leading the Women’s Ministry for many years.

Mary Leigh will be long remembered with love by all who knew her.

Mary Leigh was preceded in death by her parents and her brother in law, Billy Thames.

Mary Leigh is survived by her husband of 35 years, Billy Causey of Clinton; her beloved sons, Bill and John Causey of Clinton; her sister Ann Coleman Thames of Brandon; sisters in law, Carol Turner and husband, Keith and Carley Causey of Clinton; aunts and uncles, James and Jaunie Coleman of Clinton; Bill and Bonnie Coleman of Louisville and Elizabeth and Michael Hall of Austin, TX and Camille and Gordon Riley of Waco, TX as well as many cousins and many special friends.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 4, at First Baptist Church, Clinton from 5-8pm and on Tuesday, November 5, at 1pm prior to funeral services at 2pm, with burial to follow in the Clinton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, Gideon’s International, or First Baptist, Raymond.