Mary Bayles

Mary Cenac Bayles passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 at the age of 54, in her Biloxi home. Mary was born in Fort Walton Beach, Florida on December 25, 1970, and has been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1984 where she attended Biloxi High School.

Mary was centered on hospitality and service. This was the root of all she did. Whoever walked into her living room, they were in some way a part of her family. Whether that was her famous cheese-ball or spaghetti being eaten during a football game, sleepovers, or some other random gathering that she had an excuse to host for - there would be food and it would be made in abundance for you.

This poured out from her passion of being a mother. She cared deeply for her three sons: Bryce Melhuish (Bianca Clifton), Mason Musgrove (Sarah Musgrove), and Ethan Cenac Musgrove. Being a single-mother for a large portion of her motherhood, she sacrificed for all three of her sons to have the best life she could offer. She would say now of how much that sacrifice was worth it due to how proud she would become of her sons.

She married Scott Bayles on November 30, 2012. She would gain 7 new children that she would learn to love and care for. From these children, she would be called 'Nanny' by 8 grandchildren.

Mary was preceded by her father, Major Dennis Cenac Jr. Survivors include her husband, Scott Bayles; children, Bryce Melhuish, Mason Musgrove, Ethan Cenac Musgrove; step-children, Kyer Bayles, Jared Bayles, Cory (Sophie) Bayles, Tanner Bayles, Brynae Bayles, Jessika (Noah) Sheffield, Camden Bayles, Kali Musgrove, and Kathan Musgrove; mother, Retta Shain; sisters, Frankie, Amy, and Stacey; brothers, James and Jeffery; and eight grandchildren.

There will be a memorial service held Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at New Life Family Church, 362 Popps Ferry Rd, Biloxi, MS, at 4 p.m. followed by a gathering at her Biloxi home.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mary Cenac Bayles.