Mary Glisson Legate

Mary Glisson Legate, 78, of Shellman, GA passed away, Monday, February 16, 2026 at Fellowship Home at Cordelia Manor. Services will be conducted Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at Gillionville Baptist Church. Rev. Roy Cook and Rev. Chad Ellis will officiate.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Jefferson Glisson and Audrey Mae Cross Glisson and a brother, Phillip T. Glisson. 

Mary Jane Glisson was born in Donalsonville, GA. She was a graduate of Bainbridge High School in the class of 1966. Mary's faith was her foundation. She was a faithful servant to Our Savior and if you had the pleasure of knowing Mary you new exactly where she stood in her faith. Mary loved her family deeply, especially her grandchildren. Many simple things in life brought her joy. Shopping, gardening, fishing, dancing, traveling and singing in the church choir. Mary was always willing to lend a helping hand. She will be missed , but her love will forever be in our hearts.  

Survivors include her husband, Eurie F. Legate, Shellman, GA, son, Jeffery Johnson and his wife, Sabrinia, Bainbridge, GA, a brother, Thomas Glisson, Wichita, KS, grandchildren, Tyler Johnson and his wife, Anna, Hayli Johnson and Kaleb Johnson.    

In lieu of flowers those desiring may make memorials in memory of Mary G. Legate to The Music Department of Gillionville Baptist Church, 4614 Gillionville Rd., Albany, GA, 31721.

The family will receive friends Friday, February 27, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral hour at Gillionville Baptist Church.