Mavis Earnest Tubb

Mrs. Mavis Earnest Tubb, 88, died Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Oxford, MS. The funeral service will be Monday, June 1, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at Oxford University-United Methodist Church with Rev. Chris McAlilly officiating. Burial will follow in Eastover Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 P.M. at the church.

Mavis was born in Greenwood Springs, MS on June 13, 1937, to the late Chester and Ruby Earnest. While attending Hatley High School, Mavis enjoyed playing basketball and formed many lifelong friendships. After marrying her love, Grayden Tubb, she devoted herself to creating a loving home and caring for her family.

A faithful servant of the Lord, Mavis volunteered for many years as a nursery worker and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church in Fulton, MS, where she was a longtime member. Later, she and Grayden became dedicated members of Oxford University-United Methodist Church.

Mavis was an avid reader who treasured a quiet moment with a good book. She and Grayden shared a love of travel and were blessed to explore the world together. Their faith guided much of their lives, and they spent fifteen years participating in medical mission trips to the mountains in Honduras.

In addition to her parents, Mavis was preceded in death by her sister, Ozelle Earnest and her brother, Denver Earnest

Mavis is survived by her husband, Dr. Grayden Tubb of Oxford, MS; daughter, Marjorie Matlock (Ben) of Oxford, MS; son, Phillip Tubb of Ridgeland, MS; sister, Margrette Brent of Monroe, LA, MS; grandchildren, Loren Hankins Bost (Ty); Alex Tubb, Mallory Tubb and her fiancé Derick Long; a great-grandchild, James Grayden Bost; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions in Mrs. Tubb’s memory may be made to Oxford University-United Methodist Church Building Fund, 424 South 10th Street, Oxford, MS 38655.