Mary Louise Collins Searcy

Mary Louise Collins Searcy died on June 19, 2018 in Griffin, Georgia. Mary was born on Wednesday, March 20, 1935 to William Howard Collins and Elvina Tyson Collins in Athens, Georgia. After attending North Georgia College, she married Scott H. Searcy on May 8, 1957. Mary is survived by her three children: Patti Searcy, Cherie (John) Taylor and Scottie (Ann) Searcy. Grandchildren include Mary Bay Flanagan, Wesley Flanagan, Jesse Piland, Hamilton Searcy, Wells Searcy and a great granddaughter, Camilla Mullis. Mary loved her family, community and church. As a mother, she could write the best junior high term papers, plan any class party with grace, or handily manage the back stage area of a kindergarten performance. She also loved the spotlight, never missing one of the Utility Club’s follies, performing in community theatre productions, and serving on the Griffin Footlight Player’s board for many years. Looking for a new venture, she purchased Hensley’s Hallmark in 1981. A proud day for her was several years later when the sign on Solomon Street changed names to Mary’s Hallmark. After selling the downtown store, she tried her hand at real estate. She continued selling real estate until she retired. A member of St. George’s Episcopal Church since 1958, she was a part of the Episcopal Church Women, served as Altar Guild chair, taught Sunday School, participated in Cursillo and became a member of The Order of the Daughters of the King. She is being buried with her Daughters of the King cross. The family would like to thank the caring people at Hope Eternal Hospice. Funeral services for Mary Collins Searcy will be held on Friday, June 22, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at St. George's Episcopal Church. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit the family following the burial at the home of Cherie & John Taylor, 1005 E. College St. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. George’s Alter Guild, 132 N. 10th St., Griffin, GA 30223 in memory of Mary. To pay condolences online to the family you may do so at www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com. Haisten McCullough Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Mary Louise Collins Searcy

March 20, 1935 - June 19, 2018