Carol Ann Billingsley Mock passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Providence Assisted Living in Senatobia, MS. Carol was born October 29, 1941, to the late Maxwell Holmes and Robbie Green Billingsley.
Carol married Melvin Hubert Mock, Jr. on November 25, 1960, and they were married until his death on August 27, 2015. They had three children: Robbie Renee Mock Thompson (Ken), Penny Frances Mock Taylor (Dudley) and David Hubert Mock (Jennifer).
She had 6 grandchildren: Jessica Leigh Thompson, Bryan Joe Taylor (Emily), Adam Mock Taylor (Caitlin), Caroline Renee Taylor, Jeanne Claire Hodges Jernigan (Burkley) and Merriam Elise Mock Wolfe (William). Five great grandchildren: Reese Dudley Taylor, Bonnie Luella Taylor, Eli Yount Taylor, Margaret "Margot" Frances Taylor and Brooks Thomas Jernigan.
Carol is also survived by a niece, Hayley Mock Warren (Brent) and nephew Scott Billingsley (Laurie). She also leaves a great niece, Ella Grace Warren and three great nephews, Grisham Warren, Max Billingsley and Liam Billingsley all whom she loved dearly.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Maxwell Holmes Billingsley, Jr. and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Phil and Gloria Mock. Carol was a member of Senatobia First Baptist Church.
Carol graduated from Senatobia City School in 1959 and NWCC in 1961. She retired from Peoples Bank (First Horizon) after 38 years of service.
Special recognition must be given to:
The staff at May’s Pharmacy — Sammy and Elaine, thank you for your kindness and patience with our mama.
Dr. Cockrell and staff — You always took care of her with a compassionate heart.
The staff, nurses, and CNAs of Providence Assisted Living and Arden Home Health and Hospice— You all cared for her with such kindness and love. Sam, our hospice nurse, not only did you care for our mama, but you guided my sister and I through a difficult time with care. We appreciate all of you.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105; Magnolia Heights School, 1 Chiefs Drive, Senatobia, MS 38668; First Baptist Church, 317 Ward Street, Senatobia, MS 38668.
Services will be held Saturday, March 21, 2026 in the chapel of Pate-Jones Funeral Home. Burial follows in Bethesda Cemetery.
