Mary Jean

Bogan

Mary Jean Bogan “Boosie” was born December 6, 1953, to the late ZD Meriah and Alfred Stormer. On August 19, 2026, Mary departed this life to live with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo.

Mary accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age and joined Lowe's Church, which later became East Spring Hill MB Church. She faithfully served as the usher board president there for over 20 years and served as the pastor’s aid. She stood faithfully on her posts until her health failed.

She attended Nettleton High School. At the County Fair, in the fall of 1971, Mary met the love of her life, Floyd Bogan. They united in holy matrimony on August 5, 1972. To that union, three children were born.

Mary enjoyed her life's journey. She was employed at Air-Cap MTD for 40 years before retiring. She loved Her MTD Family. She kept in touch with many of them after retirement. She enjoyed visiting the nursing homes and those experiencing sickness. “Boosie” as she was affectionately called, eagerly anticipated her daily talks and occasional visits with special friend, Annie Green, and lifelong friend, Emma Jones and Faye Davis. Mary loved attending church and her love for church extended beyond the four walls of East Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church. She supported many churches in the surrounding areas for many programs. Her greatest blessing was becoming a grandmother to her grandson, Dallas.

Mary was known by many as a person who loved people and one who showed great compassion for helping those in need. She poured into her family, church family, and others. She was a servant to her community at every capacity.

Mary will be missed by all who loved and had the pleasure of knowing her.

Mary leaves to cherish her memories: her daughter, Eula Gillespie of Nettleton and son, Christopher Bogan of Okolona; two goddaughters Latoria Cockrell of Brooksville and Turice Harries of Houston; one godson, Jayson Hankins of Nettleton; grandson, Dallas. Bogan of Brooksville; god-grandson, Karee Nance of Corinth; sisters, Dorothy Gillard of Nettleton and Shirley Dilworth of Indianapolis, IN; brother-in-law, Hosea Bogan (Minnie); sister-in-law, Henrietta Lee of Peru, IN, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, ZD and Alfred; husband, Floyd; son, Floyd. O Bogan; two brothers, Jimmy Stormer Lee and Roy Lee; sisters: Henrietta Stormer, Magnolia Jernigan, and Mamie Cook.