Sister Margaret Mary

 of the  Sacred  Hearts  of Jesus  and Mary, OCD

(Margaret Mary Flynn)

Born: December 31,1929

Entered Carmel:  1946

Entered into Eternal Life: January 2, 2018  

Sister Margaret Mary Flynn, a member of the Order of Discalced Carmelite Nuns of the Carmelite Monastery of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Little Flower in Jackson, Mississippi, passed away peacefully last January 2, 2018 at the age of 88.

      She was the last of the seven nuns from the Carmel of St. Joseph in Clayton, Missouri, who came to Jackson in November 1951 to establish the first and only Carmelite Monastery in the State of Mississippi.

       She served her community as Prioress for multiple terms. She also served as delegate to the three National Associations of Religious Women, and was elected to and served in national offices in two of the three Associations.

       As Mother Margaret to many, her deep religious devotion, her ever kind words of wisdom, and her unique sense of humor will be fondly remembered  by all who knew her. Her person is truly a gift to all.

       We treasure in our hearts the devotedness you have for her as shown in your support of prayers, thoughtful presence  during the wake and funeral rites and the comforting messages you have lovingly sent.

       For us that she has left behind, we gratefully say, "Thank you for being OUR MOTHER. Thank you for every little thing that you have done that has brought countless joys in our hearts. Your own faithful and joyful witnessing of living our life in Carmel has encouraged us  to do the same, always remaining open to what God wills for us especially in our day to day response to LOVE. May you now enjoy the fullness of God’s love and His Eternal embrace. "