Lillian Myrel Hodnett, 78, of Starkville, MS, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016, at her residence.

Mrs. Hodnett was born May 18, 1939, to the late Dave and Nellie Thaxton Coleman in Mississippi. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband-Elliot "Bud" Hodnett.

Mrs. Hodnett is survived by her daughters-Sharon (John Ruben) Clark, Fayetteville, AR; Debbie Brackin, Starkville, MS; and Carol (Mark) Eddleman, AZ; son-Thomas (Denise) Hodnett, Tupelo, MS; and grandchildren-5 Grandchildren.