Mary Shuford Kendrick Charley of Ravenna Township, transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Hospice of Medina County. She was born on February 28, 1937, in Lowndes County, Hayneville, Alabama to the late Ella Simpson and Eddie Williams.
At the age of two she was adopted by her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Tillman (Doshie) Shuford. She attended Lowndes County Training School. At an early age, she became a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor J. J. Noble.
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