Mrs. Ona Fae Busby, 72, of Citronelle, AL passed from this life Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Butler, AL on Wednesday, October 15, 1952, to the late Walter and Bertie Jackson. She retired as a traveling Registered Nurse.

Mrs. Busby is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Bertie Jackson; Brother-In-Law, Andrew Rhodes; Sister-In-Law, Ruby Busby. She is survived by her husband, Charles Busby of Citronelle, AL; two sons, David McIlwain (Pam) of Quitman, MS and Keith McIlwain (Hellen) of Waynesboro, MS; daughter, Bridget Jayne (J R Reed) of Franklin, GA; step son, Chris Busby (Joy); two brothers, Micheal Jackson (Deanie) and Junior Busby; sister, Barbara Rhodes; six grandchildren, Maranda Hallman, Meagan Miles (James), Tyler McIlwain, Ethan Jayne (Nicole), Wyatt Reed, and Blake McIlwain; eight great grandchildren, Jaylee, Kaydence, Hailey, Skyler, William, Lizzy, Mason, and Layla; two step grandchildren, Skylar and Callie Busby.

Visitation for Mrs. Busby will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Friday, December 13, 2024, at Freeman Funeral Home, 1305 Skyland Drive, Waynesboro, MS. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, December 13, 2024, at Freeman Funeral Home in Waynesboro, MS with Rev. Jason Castle and Rev. Kelton Lee officiating. Interment will be in Springbank Cemetery in Silas, AL. Pallbearers are Keith McIlwain, Tyler McIlwain, Blake McIlwain, Paul Johnson, Brent Graham, Chris Busby. Honorary Pallbearers are David McIlwain, Ethan Jayne, and Wyatt Reed.