Mary Speed

Missionary Mary E. Speed, 89, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013, at her residence. She was a member of John Mark Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fletcher and Azzie Collins; brother, William Colvin; and adopted daughter, Beverly King. Survivors: sister, Lucille Davis (Robert) Williams; brother, Fletcher Collins; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; special friends.The body will lie-in-state after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Taylor Funeral Home with the funeral to follow at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Robert Williams as the eulogist.Burial: Highland Memorial Gardens.