Mary Francis Gregory Martin was born April 29, 1950 in Lee County, MS unto the late Carrie B. Gregory and James Gregory. She departed this life March 25, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. She attended Tupelo Public Schools and worked at Comfort Inn many years until
she was no longer able to maintain gainful employment. She professed her love and belief in Christ Jesus at an early age and later rededicated her life at Trinity Faith and Deliverance under the guidance of Bishop Georgia Cruse. She was a loving person with a kind heart and helped anyone she
met. She was a free spirit and loved to laugh. She loved life to the fullest. Mary Francis leaves to cherish her memories: one daughter, Lora Gregory McMillian (Mike) of Tupelo, MS; one son Wayne Gregory (Fannie); four sisters: Mary Brunson of Shannon, MS, Lillie Scales of Tupelo, MS, Florida Gregory of Tupelo, MS, Georgia Blanchard of Shannon, MS; three borthers: James Gregory (Joanne) of Tupelo, MS, Mac Shumpert of Nettleton, MS, Willie Shumpert of Grand Rapids, MI; one grand daughter, Latoya Gregory Bell (Samuel) of Tupelo, MS; two grandsons, Alex Gregory (Anorica) of Atkinson, AL and Brandon Gregory (Alexus) of Tupelo, MS; five great grandchildren; two special sister-like friends, Dororhy Copeland and Sandra Head; special nieces and nephews: Eric Gregory (Denise), Jarvis Gregory, Bryan Gregory (Sharon), LaKresha Scales and Crystal Scales; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Carrie B. Gregory and James Gregory and three sisters.