Mary Linda Lasley
May 11, 1943 - December 17, 2021
Mary Linda Boulton Lasley, born in Jasper County on May 11, 1943, passed away in Laurel, MS on December 17, 2021 at the age of 78. Mary Linda served as a State of MS employee for her entire professional life, working as an educator in her early years, then retiring as a manager with the Laurel WIN Job Center. She devoted her life to public service by providing job placement for hundreds of people in her community. Even in retirement, she was often recognized in public by those she impacted throughout her career. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church, spending many Sundays with her beloved friends and community in the Senior Adult Ladies Sunday School class. She was survived by her son Chad Bassett (Carla) of Louin and Ashley Clark (Brian) of Laurel. She was known and loved as “Branny” and blessed with 5 grandchildren Chase Bassett (Sarah), Curt Bassett, Collyn Leggett (John), Morgan Clark, and Caleb Clark. She was rewarded with 3 great grandchildren Atleigh and Bodie Bassett and Ella Kate Walley. She was preceded in death by her parents Geneva and Welby Boulton of Lake Como, and late husband Bill Lasley. Visitation will be held at Memory Chapel Funeral Home on December 21, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Memory Chapel Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. on December 21, 2021. Interment to follow at Lake Como Cemetery in Bay Springs, MS. Bro. Kody James will officiate. Pallbearers are Chase Bassett, Curt Bassett, John Leggett, Caleb Clark, Ken Swager and Rhett Reid. Honorary Pallbearers are Fred Barron and Randy Wall. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com
Mary Linda Boulton Lasley, born in Jasper County on May 11, 1943, passed away in Laurel, MS on December 17, 2021 at the age of 78. Mary Linda served as a State of MS employee for her entire professional life, working as an educator in her early... View Obituary & Service Information