Mary V. Storey-Lancaster
March 9, 1925 - February 27, 2016
Mary Virginia Storey Lancaster, age 90, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016 at home surrounded by family. She was born March 9, 1925. Mary V., as she was most commonly known, was an outgoing, plain spoken, caring person who grew up in the World War II era. Her parents, Alec and Lois Blassingame of the Pisgah and Dry Creek communities, adored their fun-spirited daughter, who married Robert Harold Storey in 1945. Together, they raised seven children. Mary V. was also an entrepreneur whose business ranged from flipping and selling homes, running a restaurant and motel, to developing a retail clothing store called The Jean Shop. She lived life to the fullest and never met a stranger during all her endeavors. As a homemaker, she was a master seamstress and wonderful cook. Her favorite quote was “Variety is the spice of life” and she exemplified this through her continuous interest in trying out new recipes on her family, who frequently gathered at her home to enjoy her good cooking. She stayed the course in loving life through her eagerness to meet new people at The Landmark, an assisted living facility in Booneville, which was her last place of residence. She will be missed by many. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at the Booneville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bobby Hankins officiating and Glenn Shove delivering the eulogy. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park. She is survived by her four sons, Dickey Storey (Cheryl) of Tupelo, Hal Storey (Becky), Jimmy Storey (Pam), Chris Storey (Diane) all of Booneville; three daughters, Mary Ann Rambo (Eddie) of Oxford, Glenn Schove (Clinton) of Oxford and Nita Storey of Booneville; nineteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved first husband of 45 years, and her adored second husband, Honnell “Chick” Lancaster; her brothers, Jack Blassingame and Jimmy Blassingame; two grandsons, Robby Storey and Casey Presley. The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice of Booneville and Camillia Hospice of Oxford for their love and care. Memorials can be made to First United Methodist Church: P.O. Box 235, Booneville, MS 38829. Condolences may be made to the family at boonevillefuneralhome.net
Mary Virginia Storey Lancaster, age 90, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016 at home surrounded by family. She was born March 9, 1925. Mary V., as she was most commonly known, was an outgoing, plain spoken, caring person who grew up... View Obituary & Service Information