Joe Mason was born September 14, 1935 to the late Minnie D. Mason of Columbus, MS. Ebbie B. Mason (Daisy) was born January 22, 1945 in Noxubee MS to the late Jimmy Lee and Mattie B. Newman who preceded them in death. She departed this earthly life on May 6, 2024 at North MS Medical Center in Eupora MS. MS. He departed this earthly life on May 12, 2024 at Diversicare Nursing Home in Eupora MS.

Ebbie and Joe were united in Holy Matrimony on March 23, 1973 and to this union 4 children were born. Mattie Brown (James), Christopher Joe Mason, Crystal Mason, and Erisitinia Mason. Ebbie was a very loving and compassionate person towards her family and friends. Joe was a hard-working man who loved his family.  They just celebrated 51 years of marriage this year. They were always together. You never saw one without the other.  They were hard workers, and both retired after over 30 years on their jobs. After their retirement they enjoyed spending more time together sitting on the porch every morning with their coffee.

They both confessed to Christ at an early age and became members of Saint Matthew Baptist Church in Columbus, MS.

She was preceded in death by her sisters, Willie Mae Howard and Thelma Mason.

They leave to cherish their memories: one son, Christopher Joe Mason of Columbus, MS; three daughters, Mattie (James) Brown, Crystal Mason and Erisitinia Mason; seven grandchildren, Chelsey (Javonte Peoples) Brown, Markayla Mason, Javaries Mason, M'Kya Smith, Amya Salter, Noree Gunn, and Jordan Gunn all of Columbus, MS; four great-grandchildren, Takoda Richardson, Tyler Peoples, Karleigh Smith, and Sincere, Stennis Jr.; one sister, Annie (Charlie) Jamison of Columbus, MS; three brothers, Willie B. Newman, Johnny Newman, and Jimmy Newman all of Columbus, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.