Mary Virginia Hightower Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Mary Virginia Hightower

Mrs. Mary Virginia Hightower, 92, of Columbus, GA passed Sunday, June 12, 2022 in Decatur, GA.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. EST, Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Greater Shady Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Marcus J. Gibson, officiating. Interment to follow in Green Acres Cemetery, Columbus, GA. There will be no public visitation.

I have fought a good fight I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7

Mother Mary Adams Hightower was born in Fort Mitchell, Alabama on January 15, 1930. She was the fourth of eight children born to Will and Edna Stephens Adams. She graduated from South Girard High School in Phenix City, Alabama.

Mother Hightower committed herself to Christ at an early age, she joined the Mount Olive Baptist Church in Fort Mitchell, Alabama. She later joined the Greater Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia. During her faithful service she was appointed as one of the Church Mothers. As a devoted and loyal member of Greater Shady Grove, she served diligently and faithfully in many ministries within the church. She was a member of the Music Ministry, Mass Choir, Choraliers, and the Fifty Plus Ministry. She was also a member of the Voices of Victory and the East Alabama Mass Choir.

Mother Hightower career started in retail sales at various shops in Columbus, Georgia. She had established clients who specifically requested her for her service and sales expertise. After another career change, she became a Teacher’s Assistant at Rose Hill Elementary School and later at the Hannah Elementary School in Columbus, Georgia. During those career changes, her commitment to family always balanced with her work, and she took great pride in accomplishing her goals as a mother. She was determined to bring her children up in the nurture admonition of the Lord.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas L. Hightower; father, Will Adams; mother, Edna Stephens Adams; brother, Jimmy L. Adams, Samuel L. Adams and sister, Lizzie A. Owens.

With her kind heart and loving smile, she leaves to cherish her memories her beloved children, Valarie Hightower Burnette, Decatur, Georgia, Thomas L. Hightower (Mary), Hinesville, Georgia, Monica Hollinger (Derek), Lithonia, Georgia; one brother, Willie F. Adams (Hazel), Indianapolis, Indiana; three sisters, Genola A. Burke, Dublin, Georgia, Bertha A. Owens (James), Atlanta, Georgia and Linda A. Jolly, Conyers, Georgia; granddaughters, Shanira Hightower, Brittney Burnette and Asia Hollinger; grandsons, Dontrell Burnette, Lymistic S. Hightower and Branden Hightower; seven great-grandchildren and a host nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mother Hightower meant so much to so many including, Rev. Dr. Marcus J. Gibson. Michale Robinson and her Greater Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church family. Her passing leaves a void that will never be filled.

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My condolences to the family. Mary was a solider in the Army of the Almighty.We knew Mary for many years from Mt Olive Baptist Church and she and my sister,Lizzie Grady, were really close friends. Now they are together in Heaven's Choir singing and praising God. She was always smiling and very pleasant to be around. We will keep the family in our prayers. May God continue to sustain you until we see her again in Jesus Name. Love you all, Brenda Tarver and Family

Hi Sweeties (My Columbus Adopted Family, Friends, Neighbors)!!! Richard just called to tell me of Sister Mary's homegoing. She just needed to see Mom, Dad, Liz and all-smile, incl. our Mom and have the opportunity to meet Tee and Kirk, our younger two children. I REMEMBER HER SPECIAL NAME AND I SEE THAT SHADY GROVE CALLED HER "MOTHER MARY". HOW FITTING-SMILE. HOPE TO SEE YOU GUYS AGAIN SOMETIME SOON. TAKE CARE AND HAVE AN AMAZING REST OF YOUR LIVES. Betty Jean-smile, Aubrey and Eric

To My Hightower Family, you have my deepest sympathy in honor of our Mother Mary... May her legacy live on in each of you(her children) throughout her generations... she was so lovable and unforgettable! ... May God continue to bless each of you! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😘... with love and peace, Grace Toney Williams

Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Love Angela & Danny Glover

My heartfelt condolences in the transitioning of your Dear Loved One. May she Live on in Paradise. I am here when you need me. Always, Terry McCoy.

I light this candle in your honor and memory Mama Mary. From, the day Monica bought me home and I meet you. You were my adopted Ga. Mom. I knew you as the kind, loving, and graceful Mother of 3, but many referred to affectionally as MOM. Although, God called you home from your labor on this side last Sunday afternoon, you left a legacy unlike any other. Take you rest Mom, until we meet again. Love you, Francis Woodard

My condolences and prayers to the family. May God Continue ty shine his light on you as a family 🙏.

My condolences to the family of Mrs Mary Hightower,Valerie I see where you got your fashion sense from, all the pictures you posted of your mom speaks of her character, God bless you and your family, your classmate, Brenda Marshall Mclemore,Garden Grove California

Sending my condolences and prayers 💐🙏🙏 Betty Talley Laury & Family

Valarie and Family; I am very sorry for the passing of your Mother. May you find Peace and Comfort knowing that our God is eternally faithfully faithful ! My prayer is that He will give you the strength during your period of grief and the days to come. We attended CSU together in the mid 1970s; then Columbus College aka 'Cody Road High' . —-Sincerely and Prayerfully ; Gail Bellamy Mitchell —— Pace, FL

Our prayers and love are with you all, thinking of you in this time of loss and asking God to care for your deepest needs. Mable,Bonnie and family

Our love and prayers are with you.Thinking of you in this time of loss and asking God to care for your deepest needs God bless

My deepest sympathy to your family. Mrs. Hightower and I worked together with first graders for 13 years. I enjoyed working with her and considered her my friend. We worked hard to get her to wear tennis shoes on our field trips!! Loved the high heels. Praying for your family. Carole Sears f

Our sincere condolences to the family of Mary Hightower. It was a joy singing in the United Voices with Mary. She had a beautiful, strong voice and everyone loved to hear her sing. You could feel the Holy Spirit through every note she sang.
Mary was a sweet person who cared about others. I feel she is singing with that melodious voice with the angels in heavens. Rest In Peace, Mary, you have completed your journey on this earth. Job well done.

My deepest sympathy to this beautiful family. My prayers for your healing and peace.
Stephanie Gray McMillan & Ducy's Creation

My DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO MRS. HIGHTOWER'S FAMILY♥️❤🙏♥️❤🌻NEVER KNEW ANYONE LADY THT COULD WALK IN HIGH HEELS AS GRACEFULLY AS MRS. HIGHTOWER♥️🙏

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