Lake Cormorant - Mary J. Austin, 78, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late James R. Austin for 57 years. She is also preceded in death by one son, Ricky Austin. She leaves 4 sons, Michael J. Austin (Becky), Joe Austin (Mary Ann), Perry Austin (Toye), and Art Austin (Delana), grandmother to 8 and great-grandmother to 12. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday, September 30 at Forrest Hill South with visitation 1 hour prior at the Funeral Home.

Forest Hill Funeral Home, South 901-346-3250