In a somber announcement, Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors shared the passing of Mrs. Mary Lee Flanders Coursey, age 87, of Bartow, GA. Mrs. Coursey peacefully departed this world on Friday, December 8, 2023, surrounded by the warmth of her home and loved ones. A woman of grace, resilience, and boundless love, Mrs. Mary Lee Flanders Coursey’s life will be commemorated with a heartfelt Funeral Service scheduled for Monday, December 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. The service will take place in the Peebles-Curry Memorial Chapel, where Reverend Lamar Kersey will officiate, with Reverend Burt Flanders assisting.
Family, friends, and well-wishers are invited to pay their respects during the Visitation on Sunday, December 10, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors. This will provide an opportunity for the community to join together, share memories, and offer support to one another as they remember the life of a remarkable woman. The final resting place for Mrs. Mary Lee Flanders Coursey will be the Sardis Primitive Baptist Cemetery in Swainsboro, GA. A serene and beautiful location, it will serve as a fitting tribute to a life well-lived. The burial will follow the Funeral Service on Monday.
As pallbearers, friends and family have chosen individuals who held a special place in Mrs. Coursey’s heart. Jeffrey Coursey, Jim Smith, Wayne Kersey, Lee Flanders, Donny Roberson, and Kevin Flanders will carry the casket, honoring the memory of a beloved woman who touched the lives of many. Mrs. Mary Lee Flanders Coursey’s legacy extends beyond the boundaries of her earthly presence.
Her impact on the community and the lives she touched will be remembered with fondness and gratitude. The Funeral Service will not only be a time for mourning but also a celebration of a life filled with love, kindness, and meaningful connections.
During this difficult time, the community stands united in support of the Coursey family. The collective strength of shared memories and the love Mrs. Coursey left behind will undoubtedly provide comfort as they bid farewell to a cherished member of their community.
In honoring Mrs. Mary Lee Flanders Coursey, let us reflect on the beauty of a life well-lived and the enduring spirit that continues to inspire those who knew and loved her. May her soul rest in eternal peace,
