Gail Delores Junkin McCrary, age 90, of Columbus, MS, passed away March 10, 2026.

A visitation will be held Friday, March 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. McCrary was born November 19, 1935, in Kennedy, Alabama, to the late James Ferman Junkin and Kitty Rose Mitchell Junkin.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Johnny Maxwell McCrary, Sr.

She retired from United Technologies with 40 years of service

She was a member of the first class to graduate from Leigh High School, a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, and Terra Firma Garden Club.

She loved her family and her god children, her church family and her Trinity family.

Survivors include her son, Johnny (Kathy) McCrary Jr of Petal, MS; daughter, Ginger (Chip) Smith of Columbus, MS; godchildren, Tim and Teri Younger; grandchildren, William McCrary, Johnny McCrary III, Freda Kirkland, Bree and Ty Younger.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 1383 Pleasant Hill Road, Columbus, MS 39702, or to Trinity Assisted Living (Website: Give Today| Secure Online Giving-Methodist Senior Services MSS.org).