Helen Frances Busby

May 15, 1934 - September 8, 2020

Helen Frances Busby of Laurel, MS passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. She was 86, we think. Her true age has always been top secret. She was born on May 15th to Lemuel and Pearl (Rustin) Holifield. It’s safe to say family was always the top priority in her life. Nothing put a smile on her face quite like new pictures and videos of her babies. Second place was probably a tie between shopping and salon visits. She proudly worked hard for the majority of her life. After making a name for herself in the Texas oilfield, she moved back to Mississippi to open Smooth Wheels Hot Shot Service and Busby Drug Screening. Retirement was not in her vocabulary. She continued to work until the very end. Frances will be lovingly remembered by her children: Stuart Groves (Debbi) and Marcketa May (Ronny); grandchildren: Jordan Gantenbein (David), Josh Groves (Cayeleigh), and Taylor Pettway (Tyler); great-grandchildren: Levi Gantenbein, Madilyn Groves, Maelie Gantenbein, and Baby Pettway on the way; brothers: Steve Holifield and Ridgley Holifield (Barbara); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her high school sweetheart, Ulmer Busby; and parents, Lemuel and Pearl Holifield. Please join us in celebrating her life Friday morning, September 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Strengthford Baptist Church on Salem Raod in Laurel MS. Call a family member for directions. Officiant: Bobby Boutwell. Pallbearers: Stuart Groves, Ronny May, Tyler Pettway, Jake Holifield, Bruce Davis, and Mark May. Following the life celebration, a graveside service will be held at church cemetery. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, please wear a face mask and practice social distancing. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.