Clergy & Staff
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Mary Alice Haynie Pastor
Mary Alice Haynie is a native North Carolinian.
She began an information systems career with AT&T in 1969 where her management responsibilities increased over the years. In 1999 Mary Alice took advantage of an early retirement opportunity to respond to God's call to the ministry.
She received a Master of Divinity degree from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia, in May, 2003 and entered the ministry at Southport Presbyterian Church in July, 2003.
Mary Alice resides in Southport. Her son, Justin, is an Interventional Cardiologist at the Sanger Clinic in Rock Hill, South Carolina, where he, his wife Emily, son Riley Andrew, and daughter Kate Hampton, reside.
Mary Alice loves music, the arts, travel, watching romantic comedies, cooking, reading, contract bridge, and a good cup of coffee.
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Laurie H. Russ Music Director
Laurie Russ joined Southport Presbyterian’s staff in July, 2007, and brings to our music ministry broad experience as a music professional and educator. She has served in many roles including:
Laurie’s educational background includes:
Southport Presbyterian Church’s music program includes:
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Elaine Donato Administrative Assistant
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