Daisy Aycock

Tupelo- Daisy Holland Aycock drew her first breath on April 4th, 1939, in Blue Springs, Mississippi, and her last breath on August 12, 2025, in Tupelo, Mississippi. She was the cherished daughter of the late Henry Lawrence and Marie Smith Holland. Daisy spent her formative years in Fulton, attending school through all 12 grades and proudly graduating from Itawamba Agricultural High School in 1957.

Her academic journey continued as she attended Itawamba Junior College, Mississippi State University, and Mississippi State College for Women, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics in 1960 from the "W". Daisy's quest for knowledge led her to pursue graduate work at Valdosta State, Mississippi State, and Ole Miss.

Daisy's passion for teaching spanned 33 remarkable years, during which she imparted mathematical wisdom at several institutions: Fulton Junior High, Julius T. Wright School for Girls in Mobile, AL, Blakely Junior High School in Blakely, GA, Mooreville High School, and Tupelo High School.

Beyond her distinguished career in education, Daisy was a talented house plan designer. Her designs, Holland and Jefferson plans, were integral in constructing 23 homes in the Villages Subdivision in Tupelo, MS.

Daisy's creativity extended to writing, with her book "Letters from Gracie," from which all proceeds were donated to the Tupelo Humane Society.

A devout member of the First Presbyterian Church, Daisy was actively involved in teaching Bible School, participating in the Presbyterian Women and Education Committee, and contributing to various church activities. Her community involvement extended to the Salvation Army Auxiliary, the Lead From Your Void Bridge Club, and the Lunch Bunch Bible Study group.

Daisy embraced life with enthusiasm and grace, enjoying a plethora of activities such as playing bridge, attending plays and concerts, swimming, yoga, water aerobics, Tai Chi, walking, riding bikes, and cherishing moments with her beloved dog, Gracie Bell.

Her greatest passion was her family. Daisy leaves behind two devoted daughters, Babs Fulton of Tupelo and Amy Ray (Van) of Pontotoc. Her legacy continues through her four grandchildren: Ashley Williams (Vinnie), Wesley Rushing (Kayla), Lexye Hathcock (Tyler), and Georgia Ray, along with five adorable great-grandchildren: Kaitlyn Snyder, Wyatt Snyder, Kora Gray Rushing, Wilson Rushing, and Layne Hathcock.

Daisy's loving sister, Judy Luce (Doug), her niece Laurie van Linghen and her nephew Dr. Ladd Luce will cherish her memory.

The family is greatly indebted to Teresa Walker, Janice Walker, Barbara Wallace, Celia Ward, and Lola Allen for their loving care.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Daisy's honor can be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 400 W Jefferson St, Tupelo, MS 38804; Camp Hopewell, 24 Co Rd 231, Oxford, MS 38655; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105; or Tupelo-Lee Humane Society, 2795 Cliff Gookin Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38801.

Daisy Holland Aycock's life was a testament to love, education, community, and family. She touched many hearts and will be deeply missed.

Services will be held at 11AM on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at First Presbyterian Church in Tupelo with Rev. John Brock officiating. Inurnment will be immediately afterward in the church columbarium. A visitation and reception will follow at Mt. Vernon Chapel, 1716 McCullough Blvd., Tupelo, MS. Mt. Vernon Chapel is honored to be assisting the family during this time. Condolences for the family may be left on Daisy's obituary page at mtvernonchapel.com.