Mary Lou Prince, age 71, of Leoma, TN, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. Mary was a retired employee of Murray Ohio and a devoted member of the Baptist Faith. She was a native of Lawrenceburg, TN, and was preceded in death by her parents, Jobe Gillard and Modena Wilcoxson Norwood.
Mary is survived by her loving daughters, Ashley Beasley (Will) and Lindsey Hurst, both of Lawrenceburg, TN; as well as her cherished grandchildren, Layla Poag, Skylor Poag, Kaiden Poag, Khloe Poag, and Kimber Beasley. She is also survived by her step-grandchildren, Dakota Beasley and Elizabeth Beasley, and her five siblings, Debbie Robertson (Dexter), Jeff Norwood (Christina), Tina Luther, Marcia Norwood, and Cheryl Rich (Larry), along with several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. A private service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent via their website at www.nealfuneralhome.net. Mary Lou Prince will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. May she rest in peace.

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