Carter Funeral Home humbly announces the transition of Ms. Mary Helen Ponders, (67) of Banks, AL.

Ms. Ponders a native of Union Springs, AL transitioned into eternity August 17, 2022, in Dothan, AL.

She will always be remembered by her clients and friends as a caring Home Healthcare provider.

The Commemoration of Life will begin with a public visitation, Thursday, August 25, 2022, from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm at Carter Funeral Home.

A Farewell Memorial Celebration for family members will be held Saturday, August 27, 2022.

Mary Helen Ponders (Suda),began her eternal rest on August 17, 2022, to be with her Lord and Savior at Southeast Medical Center in Dothan, AL. She was surrounded by family and loved ones.

Loved by her family, Mary was the youngest surviving child of the late Jessie and Lena Ponders. Mary was born March 5, 1955, in the Indian Creek Community. She was a devoted daughter and contributed to the well being of her parents until their passing. Mary was also a dedicated mother and wife. Mrs. Ponders was hardworking, loving, and funny person. She loved fishing, cooking, gardening, and spending much time with family. Fishing was where she found her peace of mind and she would get family to go out to the water with her to relax, talk and recharge. She would wake up an hour before anyone in the home to make sure the scent of breakfast would have you coming to the kitchen. Mary had a green thumb also, she could nurture plants on the brink of dying back to life, to the most beautiful you would see. She was a person you could easily talk to, and she would give you unbiased advice and enlightening words of comfort. Mary had a smile and a laugh that could brighten up the darkest room. Mary always loved to have conversations about life and talking about her Lord and Savior giving all that would listen knowledge about him and his love. She loved her sister and brothers dearly. Mary also had wonderful friendship with many people that had withstood the test of time. Mary also found purpose in helping the sick and elderly thru the home health care work she has done.

Mary was proceeded in heaven by her beloved Father Jessie P. Ponders and her mother Lena B. Ponders. Her siblings: Lula B Ponders, Alberta Ponders, Betty Jean Ponders, Annette (Robert) Clayton, Dora (Wille) Fore, Willie Clarence (Barbara) Ponders, Willie Clyde Ponders, Gus Ed Ponders, Jessie P Ponders Jr., Devoted and always sweet, Mother-in- Law Nora Holloway.

Her precious jewels left behind includes her husband Jimmy F Holloway, daughters: Cyderia L Ponders, Courtney V Ponders, and son, Justin (Rachelle) Boyd. Her beautiful sisters: Laura (Melvin) Frasier, Mattie (John) Coleman, Annie Grace Mahone, Carrie (Donnie) Youngblood. Her handsome brothers: Floyd (Teela) Ponders and Ray Charles Youngblood. Mary’s pride and joy were her grandchildren: R’reiion Cowan, Rahq’Quan Cowan, Rajan Davis, Rodney Davis Jr, JaQuacia McClaney, Robert Davis, Madison Boyd, Sydnee Davis, Grayson Boyd. Then there were her great grand a finishing touch Kreed Cowan and Draya Cowan. A great host of family, friends, and loved ones that she loved dearly.

The Staff of Carter Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with The Final Life Celebration Arrangements for the late Ms. Mary Helen Ponders