The funeral service for Mary Dell King Moak will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 8, at Riverwood Family with burial in Easthaven Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, at Riverwood and will resume Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Mrs. Moak, 82, of Bogue Chitto, MS, passed away May 4, 2024. She was born August 17, 1941, to Floyd King and Delia Smith King. She was retired from Kux Jewelry where she worked as a bookkeeper for many years.
Mrs. Moak and her husband, Joe, were active members of Easthaven Baptist Church. She also attended Gum Grove Baptist Church. She was a faithful servant of her Lord and loved Him with all her heart. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and would defend them with her life. She was an excellent cook. She entered and won many categories of the Wooden Spoon Cookbook contest. She enjoyed the beauty of the outdoors too, from the beautiful flowers to having a fresh cut lawn. Mrs. Mary collected angels for many years, she has many different sizes and colors.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Carl “Joe” Moak; her parents; and her sisters, Bernice King and Rachel Eitel.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Tracy Moak (Larry Strickland), Mike Moak (Lisa), and Chad Moak (Aileen); four grandchildren, Colbey Moak, Kayla Moak, Chanie Fagan, and Saylor Moak; and four great grands, Will, Remi Kate, Rocky and Creed, and she has another great grand on the way, Wesley. She is also survived by her PCA, Kawaina Minor and her cousin, Maxine Porter as well as other loving family members and friends.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dignity Hospice and Nova York, for all their care and help.
