Mary Frances Rouse, 69, of Columbus, MS passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at her residence.

Mrs. Rouse was born March 31, 1947, to the late Willie D. and Katie Estelle Elms Thompson in Columbus, MS. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband-Norman E. Rouse.

Mrs. Rouse is survived by sisters-Delores Jo Maxey, Columbus, MS and Linda D. Loman, Nashville, TN; and brother-Willie D. Thompson, Jr., MS; and a host of nieces and nephews.