![]() ![]() The town may be small, but the profound and affordable services they provide will put your family at]]in a serene comfort during this difficult time. From the initial professional service of procuring our beloved to the business meeting and finally the memorial service, I must formally applaud the elite staff and astonishing director, George Spears for the superlative task well done! Over the past two years we have laid other loved ones to rest across the southern states in more affluent cities and states, but none that have come close to the amazing personal touch of professionalism provided by George Spears and the staff at Serenity-Autry Funeral Services of Holly Springs, MS. Autry, please visit our floral store."Poise, Polished, Professional, Prompt, Positively Amazing and Patient" are only a few adjectives to describe the phenomenal service and support given to our family as we serenely laid our beloved, Tonya M. West Boundary, Holly Springs, MS.Īrrangements by Serenity Funeral Home of Holly Springs, MS. ![]() Drive, Holly Springs, MS.īurial will take place at Cottrell Memorial Ceremony, 505 N. Services will be held on, Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Anderson Chapel C.M.E. ![]() to 6:00 p.m., at Serenity Funeral Home Chapel, 14 N. Visitation will be Saturday, February 18, 2023, 4:00 p.m. Ray brother Billy Ray Autry (Katie Autry) 12 great-grandchildren a host of nieces and nephews fondly known to him as Uncle Lawrence. Fletcher Harges), Charles Clayton Cooper (Marissa Cooper), Lauren Denise Autry, Kristen Ashley Autry, and Erin Nicole Cooper Carter (Darius Carter) sister Luller B. Lawrence leaves behind, to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Irene Neely Autry two daughters, Dorothy Autry Cooper (Charles Cooper), Michelle Autry Conrad (Randy Conrad) and one son, Kenneth Autry five grandchildren, Dr. Lawrence is preceded in death by his parents, Della McKinnon and Clevelle Autry his son Lawrence Hugh Autry, Jr and his brothers, Presley Autry and Eugene (Bobby) Autry. Lawrence remained a constant presence in all their lives, never wanting to miss any milestone or accomplishment his love was unconditional, free of judgement, and always gentle and kind. Lawrence Autry lived his life playing a very active role in the lives of his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Irene Neely Autry, and to this union four children were born. June 1, 1955, Lawrence married the love of his Life Mrs. He was kind, humble, passionate, and always concerned about the well-being of others. ![]() Autry never met strangers, and there was hardly anyone he encountered in Marshall County that he was unable to form a connection with. Lawrence Autry lived his life as a servant, and his love, dedication, and commitment to his many endeavors made a tremendous difference in the lives of others. Autry’s retirement, he enjoyed serving as a member of the Marshall County Retired Educators Association. Many of his conversations with family members, friends and loved ones, tell the stories of how passionate he was about the field of education. Lawrence Autry proudly served his community and the great state of Mississippi, having unwavering love and support for his teachers, students, and the community at large. Lawrence went on to become the first and only Black Superintendent of Education for Marshall County School District. Autry spent many years serving as the Principal of Henry High School in Byhalia, Mississippi. Lawrence soon returned home from Ohio, where he would spend the remainder of his career serving his county as a devoted teacher and educational leader. Prior to becoming an educator Lawrence served his country in the Military and spent time working in the Steel Mills of Cleveland, Ohio. Lawrence Autry went on to receive both his high school and college education from Mississippi Industrial College, and he completed graduate coursework at Tennessee State University. Autry also represented the church serving as a delegate for numerous Annual and General Conferences, and additionally serving as the Lay Leader of the Northeast Mississippi Annual Conference. He joined Anderson Chapel CME Church where he remained a faithful member and leader serving as trustee and Superintendent of Sunday School. Lawrence confessed his love of Christ at an early age. On February 13, 2023, he was called home to be with his with his Lord and Savior. Lawrence Hugh Autry, was born August 12, 1929, to the late Della McKinnon and Clevelle Autry in Holly Springs, MS. Autry, 93, transitioned on Monday, February 13, 2023, at Memorial Health Systems, in Gulfport, MS. ![]()
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