Mary Gail Lackey Gour

Mary Gail Lackey Gour went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday January 18, 2015, after fighting with a terminal illness. Born on August 15, 1945, to parents Jesse Lee Lackey and Lavada Lackey Thedford, Mary was one of ten children. She was a Bullard resident for the majority of her life. Mary married David Wayne Gour in 1960. The couple raised their five children together and celebrated 53 years of marriage. She was preceded in death by her two eldest Sons, Willis and Jerry Gour. By her Parents Jesse Lee Lackey, Lavada and Ronald Thedford, Grandparents and many other relatives. Loved and cherished by all her family, and her memory will stay alive within us. She is survived by her three children, Tonya Green and Fiance’ Harold Hamilton of Whitehouse, Gregory Gour and wife Chemaine of Bullard and Rhonda McDonald and Husband James of Bullard. Grandchildren Krystle and Wes Akin, Samuel and Jodye Green, Steven Gour, Lane Gour, Mary-Faith Gour, Breeahnna McDonald, Jayden and Sevhen Johnson. Four Great Grandchildren Alexandria and Shelby Akin, Jansen and Jax Green. Survived by her loving family including Sisters and Brothers Linda and Bobby Prichard, Joel and Kat Lackey, Otis and Elthel Lackey, Gary and Pam Lackey, Debra and Don Myers, Richard Lackey, Paul and Teresa Lackey, Donna and Phillip Bartels, David and Mary Lackey, Sister in Law Valeria and Donald McElroy with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mary was a long time member of Noonday Assembly of God Church. Very strong in her Christian faith she was a Wife, Mother and Grandmother as a homemaker. She loved her family, fishing with her Husband, spending time in the garden, canning her fresh vegetables, reading novels, crocheting, cooking and baking. Most of all she loved taking care of her many Grandchildren over the years. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 22, 2015, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, Tyler. Funeral services will be held in the Stewart Family Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, January 23, 2015, at 10:30 AM. Graveside services will follow at Hawthorne Cemetery on Lake Palestine under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home.

Mary Gail Lackey Gour

August 15, 1945 - January 18, 2015