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July 22, 1947 – February 5, 2026

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Funeral services for Gail Williams, 78, of Iuka, MS are set for Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 2pm at Magnolia Funeral Home - East Chapel with interment in Henry Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 12pm-2pm at Magnolia Funeral Home - East Chapel. Dr. Randy Bostick will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Jacob Matthews, Wayne Prince, Paul Stewart, Kane Wooley, Dennis Bumpus and Thom Floyd. Born July 22, 1947, in Corinth, MS., Mrs. Gail Williams passed from this life on February 5, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. A talented and self‑employed home decorator, she had a gift for creating beauty and found joy in decorating and antiquing. Gail was a devoted member of Oakland Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir for many years. She loved her family deeply and treasured every moment spent with them. Southern Gospel music was a special comfort to her, and it filled many of her days with peace and joy. Gail is survived by her husband of 39 years, Joseph Williams; her daughter, Toni Matthews; stepdaughter, Julie Williams; grandson, Jacob Matthews; step‑grandchildren, Austen Williams and Billy Bond; brother, Neal Wilbanks; sister, Sue Haygood and husband Dan; along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Roy T. Wilbanks; mother, Vera Wilbanks; and brothers, Leroy Wilbanks (Barbara) and Charles Wilbanks. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Samaritan’s Purse or Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. Magnolia Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Gail Williams.

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Magnolia Funeral Home - East

2024 Hwy 72 East Annex, Corinth, MS 38834

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February
12

Magnolia Funeral Home - East

2024 Hwy 72 East Annex, Corinth, MS 38834

2:00 - 3:00 pm (Central time)

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