Mary Frances Kent Isler

Mary Frances Kent Isler, 69, of Marianna died Friday, August 1, 2014 at her residence. Mary was a life long member of Damascus Free Will Baptist Church. She loved the Lord and wasn't ashamed to share what the Lord had done in her life. There was never a time when she wasn't out witnessing and telling people her testimony. She retired from Sunland after 29 years of service. Her favorite Bible verse was Phil. 4:13. She was also well known for her hair and makeup. Many knew her as mom and Granny. Mary was preceded in death by a daughter, Lora Ann Isler; son, Ronald Lee Isler; father, Joseph B. "Uncle Joe" Kent; mother, Frances Kent; step-mother, Annie Kent; brother, Richard Redmon She is survived by one daughter, Susie Gainer (Rick) of Alford; one son, D.J. Isler of Alford; grandchildren, Michael Gainer, Rob Jernigan, Cody Gainer (Lauren), Tori Howell (John Mark), Joseph Wiggins (Lonna), Hannah Isler, Zane Isler, Mason Isler, Jennifer Redmon, Tyler Redmon, Allison Burwell; great-grandchildren, Taitym, 1 1/2 years old, Bryson New Born; one sister, Sue Clements (Junior) of Alford; three brothers, Leonard Redmon ( Sheila), Wayne Redmon (Sue), Ronald Redmon (Jeanette) all of Marianna; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Damascus Free Will Baptist Church in Marianna with Revs. Ezra Cayner & Odis Whitehead officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel will direct. Visitation will be Monday, August 4, from 5-7 p.m. at James & Sikes Maddox Chapel. Family would like to thank Dr. Joe Gay and his staff for their many years of compassionate care.