Mrs. Mary Pauline Liles, 59, died Saturday, January 12, 2008 at her home in Pearl. Visitation will be 11-3pm Sunday at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Funeral Services will be 3pm Sunday at the funeral home with burial to follow at Mt. Creek Cemetery in Florence.\ \ Born March 13, 1948 in Neshoba County, Mrs. Liles had lived in Rankin County for 40 years were she had raised her family. She had struggled with lung cancer for many years, but continued to live a productive life. She had recently rededicated her life to Jesus Christ, was baptized and enjoyed daily devotions and reading bible verses.\ \ Mrs. Liles is preceded in death by her parents, Rupert and Dean Bland, her infant son, Robin Liles, her daughter, Michelle Liles Kester and her former husband, Nelson Liles.\ \ She is survived by her son, Scott Liles of Pearl, her granddaughter she raised as her own, Kim Kester Sims and husband Curtis of Brandon and Kacey Bland; great grand daughter, Abby Sims; sisters, Judy Bland of Pearl, Barbara Bland, of Terry and Kay Tagert of Pearl; brothers, Neal Bland of Forest, Wayne Bland of Florence and Albert Bland of Hot Springs, AR; a large extended family and host of friends.\ On line guest book is available at www.chancellorfuneralhome.com \ \ I have fought the good fight and finished my course, I have kept the faith, 2 Timothy 4:7\