Mary Catherine Stennis

Mary was born Mary Catherine Harris on May 6, 1937 in Gould, AR. She was raised on the family farm with her mother and grandfather, “Pa” Archie. She was outgoing and had many friends and numerous cousins whom she grew up with.

She played girls’ basketball for the Gould High School Panthers. She was an excellent student, loved math and taught her cousin to read and write.

She married her high school sweetheart, Atward Stennis in July of 1953. They traveled the world together with their two daughters, Brenda and Beverly. She devoted her time and energy to her family and was married for over 65 years.

She loved hosting gatherings, especially her annual Fourth of July celebration, and never met a stranger. She was a great cook and got many requests to make her pecan pie and cornbread dressing. She liked to bowl, play bingo, and pinochle. One of the greatest joys of her life was becoming a grandmother to Emanicole.

She worked for the Air Force Exchange Service in Tokyo, Japan. She worked for Sears in Tucson until she retired to help take care of her granddaughter.

She left this earth on August 14, 2022 at the age of 85 to join in Heaven her mother Arta, husband Atward, and daughter Brenda.

She is survived by her daughter Beverly, granddaughter Emanicole, and numerous cousins and family.

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