Funeral services for Mary Pike, age 62 of Simsboro, LA are scheduled for 1:00 PM, Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at LifeChurch in Ruston with Rev. Dallas Witt officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Ringgold, LA under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.
Mary Monette Corley Vascocu Pike was born on January 22, 1962, in Coushatta, LA to Edna Earl and Twain Corley. She was the youngest of five siblings: Glenda, Suzanne, Cynthia and Mark. Mary left this world suddenly and unexpectedly on February 9, 2024. She leaves behind her loving husband, Roger Pike; her precious little dog, Lenny; her beautiful and loving daughter, Jennifer Blacksher of Elm Grove, LA and her special granddaughter, Cali, both of whom she loved with all her heart; two sisters: Glenda and husband Larry Taylor of Bossier City, LA and Suzanne and husband Bob Honeycutt of Texarkana, TX; and two very special nieces, Michelle Williams and Hailee Chandler, who also loved her dearly. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Cindy Todd Elliott and brother, Mark Twain Corley, as well as a lady that she loved dearly, Easter Mae Stafford. Mary had many fond memories of her time with Easter Mae.
Mary graduated from Riverdale Academy in Red River Parish. She later graduated from Bossier Parish Community College as an outstanding student with a degree in Culinary Arts. She literally travelled around the country using her exquisite ‘cooking skills’ in a variety of venues including a golf tournament featuring Tiger Woods. Mary’s life included many struggles, however; when God put Roger Pike in her life, her whole world changed for the better. Their lives have been focused on serving the Lord in their church. Mary had many friends that she also loved dearly. Her delightful ‘goodies & desserts’ were always a big hit wherever she went and they will certainly be missed.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 pm, Monday, February 12, 2024 at Owens Memorial Chapel. To leave an online memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com
