Services for Ms. Mary Vines Livingston will be held at 11 A.M., Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Union. Bro. Nathan Davis will officiate with burial in Union City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. prior to the service at the church.

Mary Vines Livingston, 89, passed away August 17, 2024 at St Dominic hospital.

Mary married the love of her life, Claud Livingston, March 20, 1954. They moved to Union, MS which became their home.

Mary was a long time member of First Baptist Church. She enjoyed working in her yard and always showcased beautiful flowers. If you stopped by to visit, she would show you around and call each rose, daylily, azalea by name.

She, alongside Claud, loved their vegetable garden. They spent many hours working in the garden and growing fresh vegetables. The biggest joy from this hard work was sharing them with family, neighbors and friends.

Mary was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. Her family brought her great joy. She loved her visits with her grandchildren. She was always quick to make a last minute overnight costume or dessert if needed. She made beautiful drapes and pillows for her granddaughters. She was an extremely talented, self taught seamstress. She was a true friend to all who knew her and will be missed by many.

Mary is preceded in a death by her husband, Claud Livingston; her parents Mable and Eliott Vines; Sisters: Pauline Vines, Estelle Vines Barnett, Martha Vines Johnson Jones; and brothers: Lee Edward (Son) Vines, Baudie Vines, Pete Vines and Rudy Vines.

She is survived by her son, Rodney Livingston (Jane) of Newton, MS; daughter, Lynn Livingston Thomas (Max) of Madison, MS; grandchildren: David Livingston (Ashley) of Oxford, MS; Anna Livingston of Flowood, MS; and Mary Claire Thomas Kirkpatrick (Kyle) of Madison, MS; great granddaughter, Kaley Isla Kirkpatrick; sister, Anita Green of Brandon, MS; and brother, Joe Vines of Philadelphia, MS as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers: David Livingston, Kyle Kirkpatrick, Mark Livingston, Tony Livingston, Grant Gray and Thomas Barnett.
Honorary Pallbearers: Dean Russell, Mike Staton and Bill Spence

Memorials may be made to St Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or First Baptist Church ,400 Main Street, Union, MS 39365.