Mrs. Mary Eleanor Dance Cavender, age 50, of Flovilla, GA, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital. Mary was born on Tuesday, May 24, 1966 in Atlanta, GA. She was of the Baptist faith. Mary loved to watch soap operas, cook, and spend time with her family. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Deloris Wilson Minton.

Mary is survived by her husband, Pee Wee Cavender; children, Lisa Kay Lester, Kenneth William Cavender, Jr., Kimberly Lynn Norris, Hardy Eugene Cavender, Brandon Lee Cavender; 7 grandchildren; brother, Jay Miller; sisters, Lisa Dance, Sherry Dance; aunt, Cathy Cole; several neices and nephews.

Viewing for Mary Cavender will be held from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Sherrell –Westbury Funeral Home. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.sherrell-westburyfh.com.

Sherrell-Westbury Funeral Home, 212 East College Street, Jackson, is serving the Cavender family.