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Rena Aline McGarry

The memorial service for Rena Aline McGarry will be 11 a.m., Saturday, August 5, at Riverwood Family.

Mrs. McGarry, 71, of McCall Creek died July 28, 2023. She was born in Natchez, MS, June 3, 1952, to Gordon Malcom McGarry and Essie Mae Ivey McGarry.

She was an avid hunter and loved spending time with family and friends outdoors. She was very active in the recovery community and helping those with addictions to find sobriety. As a nurse she worked at University of Mississippi Medical Center and St. Dominics in Critical Care Intensive Care and the Emergency Room.

Later in life she retired to McCall Creek Mississippi to live near her grandchildren, Gabriel and Reagan Bush, where she watched them grow into responsible young adults.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her children, Matthew Bush (Chad Hickerson) of Corinth, MS, Jason Bush (Anita) of McCall Creek, MS; brothers and sisters, Mary Juanita Jordan of Brookhaven, MS, Gordon Malcom McGarry, Jr. of Fayette, MS, and Rebecca Ivey Rushing of McCall Creek, MS; her two grandchildren as well as her childhood friend, Martin Lias of Jackson, MS, cousin Allene Noble of St. Francisville, LA, and other loving family members and friends.

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  • Comment Link Nita Robinson Tuesday, 08 August 2023 04:11 posted by Nita Robinson

    My condolences to the family of Rena McGarry. She was a good nurse and a fun co-worker.
    May your shared memories be a comfort to all who knew her.

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  • Comment Link Jo Nell Griffith Saturday, 05 August 2023 23:19 posted by Jo Nell Griffith

    I am so sorry to hear about Rena. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I enjoyed working with her at FCMH.

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  • Comment Link Catherine Gibb Friday, 04 August 2023 17:04 posted by Catherine Gibb

    Matt and Jason,
    I am so sorry to hear of Rena's passing. She was a force of nature, strong and independent. I got to know her well over the years and respected her intelligence and forthrightness. She was very good to my mother over the years and I always appreciated that. I know that both of you, Gabe and Reagan were the loves of her life!

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  • Comment Link Louise Bland Hancock Tuesday, 01 August 2023 11:21 posted by Louise Bland Hancock

    Sorry to see she has passed. She was a younger classmate at Jefferson County Elementary and High School. Remember her being a sweet girl. Prayers for family members!

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  • Comment Link Jean Murray Monday, 31 July 2023 17:32 posted by Jean Murray

    Reagan I was sorry to hear of your grandma’s passing. You and your family are in my prayers. Jean Murray (Abby’s Mammaw)

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  • Comment Link Shelia Skelton Monday, 31 July 2023 12:30 posted by Shelia Skelton

    I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. Your family is in my prayers!

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