Charlene Gilliland Lusby

Amory – Charlene Gilliland Lusby, 80, passed away on September 27, 2019, at NMMC, Amory. Born on May 23, 1939, in Sulligent, AL, she was the daughter of the late Audie and Linnie Marie Finch Perry.

She lived with her family in Greenwood Springs, MS, where she attended school until she married the late Verlon Gilliland. In the late 60’s, she met the love of her life, Turner Lusby, who she spent the rest of her life with until his death in 2017. They were residents of Diversicare of Amory.

She and Turner let Cross Bound Church in Smithville use their home in Amory as a Summer Mission house, where numerous young adults were taught and trained to spread the Gospel in that neighborhood. Through that, a deep relationship formed, allowing CBC to love and help care for her, until her death.

She is survived by one brother, Arnold Stanford, Grenada, MS, and on sister, Shirley P. Cassidy, Columbus, OH, with many nieces and nephews. She had several special friends, along with some of the residents and staff of Diversicare where she was known as “Momma.”

Her Memorial Service will be held at 5:30 PM, Wednesday, October 2 at Diversicare of Amory.

Memorials are requested to Cross Bound Church, 60026 FB Boozer Lane, Smithville, MS 38870. Memories and condolences may be shared with her family at EEPickleFuneralHome.com.