Date of birth: 08 Nov 1927
Date of death: 27 Feb 2011

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Burial Information

Section 06 (Click Here for Section Map)
Cemetery: Odd Fellows Cemetery
Plot: 0591-02
Status: Occupied

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Obituary

Adelia Inez Lundy Batson

Adelia Inez Lundy Batson, 83, went to be with the Lord on February 27, 2011 at 2:15 pm. She passed quietly at her home surrounded by her husband, caretaker, and niece.

Visitation will be from 12 noon until 1 pm on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 in the Education Building of First Presbyterian Church with services to follow in the church at 1 pm.

Inez, a native of Lexington, where she graduated from high school and moved to Gulfport, MS where she and her father were in business as Atlas Van Lines.

In 1961, she met and married Ted Batson a young Air Force officer from North Carolina. Inez loved to travel with her husband. She lived in many locations including Tokyo, Japan, Kadena, Okinawa. She then returned to the United States to Suitland, Maryland, and later Washington, D.C. Inez loved visiting foreign countries and was in Bangkok, Thailand for 2 years and traveled to Manila, Philippians and many other countries.

She returned to her native land in Biloxi, MS in 1972 after being in Thailand for 2 years. She anticipated on remaining in MS, however the stay was shortened by a move to Bossier City, LA where she remained until her husband's retirement from the Air Force in 1977. She enjoyed her service moves but was ready and did return to Lexington, MS in 1977.

Inez worked in the law office of her husband from 1980 until 1995 when she became associated with the office of the District Attorney.

Inez was predeceased by her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Lundy of Lexington, her sisters Ann Roach Henley and Betty Maude White both of Lexington. She also was predeceased by two nephews, Jackie White and Jimmy Henley.

Survivors other than her husband, Ted Batson include 5 nephews, Thad Henley of Picayune, MS; Robert Henley of New Orleans; Mark Henley of Hattiesburg; Drue White of Jacksonville, FL and Bill White of Lexington. She is also survived by 3 nieces, special niece Adelila Ann White Rush of Pace, FL; Betty Lou White Hale of Pensacola, FL; and Ann Elizabeth Henley Wilfon of Austin, TX.

In lieu of flowers, donations should by sent to First Presbyterian Church, 103 Church Street, Lexington, MS 39095 or the charilty of your choice.

Published in Clarion Ledger on March 1, 2011

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