Lula Estella McElroy Compton

Mrs. Lula Estelle "Biggy" McElroy Compton, 88, of Biloxi, MS, died Monday, February 8, 2010. Mrs. Compton was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was a longtime member of Cedar Lake Christian Assembly. She liked to paint, play the piano, work in her yard and attend Bible study. In additon to being a homemaker, she worked alongside her husband in the operation of Compton's Electric Company and the charter boat, "Happy Landing". Her devotion and love to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and her family was evident to all. She was inducted into the Biloxi Sport's Hall of Fame. Mrs. Compton was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Compton, Sr.; parents, James R. and Irene McElroy; five sisters, Jessie Mae Cool, Velma Stanard, her twin, Esther "Bit" Magee, Nellie Van Court, and Lucille Roberts; brother, James R. McElroy, Jr.; and great granddaughter, Aubrey Alexandria Nixon. She is survived by her daughters, Kim Aflague of Biloxi, and Kit Smith of Dublin, GA; sons, John W. Compton, Jr. of Ocean Springs, Thomas R. Compton of Biloxi, Robert A. Compton of Vancleave, and Mark S. Compton of Ocean Springs; eleven grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 12, 2010, at Cedar Lake Christian Assembly where friends may visit one hour before service time. Interment will follow in Southern Memorial Park. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 675 Howard Avenue, in Biloxi is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to Cedar Lake Christian Assembly, 11555 Cedar Lake Road, Biloxi, MS 39532, or the church of one's choice.