Inez Maynor

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Inez Maynor, 93, died Thursday, April 2, 2020, in Camelot Community Care, Ponchatoula, LA.

Inez was born in Heavener, Oklahoma on July 25, 1926. The family returned to the Water Valley, Mississippi area when she was young. She attended school until graduation at Campground. She enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, tending her fruit trees, fishing, and spending time with family. She was a farmer and farmer's wife in the Mississippi delta for many years. After sewing for her family and in a factory, she found her true calling as a top-notch seamstress. At age 88, she authored and published a children's book about her beloved dog Missy.

Inez was predeceased by her husband Carroll Maynor, her parents Atlas and Ada Mathis, and all her siblings. Survivors include her seven children Linda Carol Walsh (Bill), Alice Faye Cox (Jim), John Michael Maynor (Johanna), Lee Maurice Maynor (Kathy), Don Marcus Maynor (Peggi), Leslie Max Maynor (Kelli), and Marsha Jane Maynor (Tammy), many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A private family graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Water Valley, Mississippi, officiated by Inez's nephew Doyle Swanson. Because of coronavirus/covid 19 restrictions, only 10 family members will be allowed to attend graveside.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of choice