Mrs. Mary Lois Courson, age 89, died peacefully on Thursday morning, June 29, 2017, at her home in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness. Born in Tampa, Fl. in 1927 she met and married Roe Dean Courson in 1944. Together they had four children. After living in Douglas, Ga. for 30 years, and owning and operating numerous businesses in and around Coffee County, they moved to Panacea, Fl. where they started new businesses and made many more memories and friends. After owning and operating Panacea Plaza, Mary Lois returned to Douglas after 40 years to spend her last years with her husband in their home town. She was preceded in death by a son: Robert Dean Courson; her parents: E. H. and Annie Spivey; brothers: C. H. Spivey, Harvey Spivey, Dalton Spivey and Robert Spivey; sisters: Eva Alberry and Sarah Bell Gaskins.
Survivors include: her husband of 72 Years: Roe Dean Courson of Douglas, Ga.; sons: Wayne Courson and Nolan Courson both of Douglas, Ga.; daughter: Pam Courson of Niceville, Fl.; grandchildren: Deanna Courson and Dax Courson both of Panacea, Fl., Ronnie Courson, Amber Thrift, Shayea Courson and Ursyla Brooker all of Douglas, Ga., Nolan Courson II of Brunswick, Ga. and Samantha Copeland of Niceville, Fl.; a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
The funeral service was held on Sunday, July 2, 2017, at 3 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Rodney Courson, Jr. officiating. The interment followed in Bethel Cemetery. Mrs. Courson was placed in the church at 2 p.m. to lie in state until the funeral hour.
Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
