Jessie Lee Montgomery Phillips, 97, of Bay Springs, Mississippi, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Jasper General Hospital in Bay Springs. She was born Saturday, February 9, 1924 in Bay Springs.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 25, 2021 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Bay Springs, Mississippi and on Monday July 26, 2021 at 1:30 prior to the service. Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 26, 2021 at 2:30 PM at Antioch Baptist Church, Highway 18 East, with burial to follow in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Steve Pouncey and Dr. David Jussely will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs is in charge of arrangements. (601) 764-2181
Jessie was a virtuous woman who loved God, her family and her church family. As the wife of the Chairman of the Deacons for many years, Jessie prepared countless meals for her church family, pastors and those in need. Always servant-hearted, she was involved in several different positions in the church, especially enjoying serving with her husband as a church youth leader. Also a faithful minister in her community, she worked at Bay Springs Elementary, served as President of the Bay Springs Music Lovers Club, and wrote "The Antioch News" for the Jasper County News. Her chicken and dumplings and coconut pie were prize finds at the many church functions for which she cooked.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Truman Phillips, parents, Luther A. and Mellis Montgomery, son, Charles Danny Phillips, brothers, L.B. Montgomery (Lucy), Jack Montgomery, sister, Jewel Dykes (G.L.).
Survivors include her daughters, Faye Pippen (David), Loleeta Rhett (Arrington), grandchildren, Jonathan Pippen (Amanda Jean), Amanda McCarty (Joel), Elizabeth Rhett, Johnson Rhett (Anna), Caroline Rhett, great-grandchildren, Jadyn, Jake, and Jon Truman Pippen, Benji (Mary), Emily and Bailey McCarty, sister-in-law, Maggie Montgomery, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Windsel and Carolyn Phillips.
Pallbearers will be, Jonathan Pippen, Johnson Rhett, Jake Pippen, Anthony Montgomery, Eddy Ellis and Charles Ellis.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jon Truman Pippen, Antioch Ladies Sunday School Class and Antioch Baptist Church Deacons.
Memorials may be made to Antioch East Side Cemetery Fence Fund, mailed to P.O. Box 566 Bay Springs, 39422 or be placed in the cemetery receptacle in the foyer of Antioch Baptist Church.
Contributor: Ralph (47335878)
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 25, 2021 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Bay Springs, Mississippi and on Monday July 26, 2021 at 1:30 prior to the service. Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 26, 2021 at 2:30 PM at Antioch Baptist Church, Highway 18 East, with burial to follow in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Steve Pouncey and Dr. David Jussely will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs is in charge of arrangements. (601) 764-2181
Jessie was a virtuous woman who loved God, her family and her church family. As the wife of the Chairman of the Deacons for many years, Jessie prepared countless meals for her church family, pastors and those in need. Always servant-hearted, she was involved in several different positions in the church, especially enjoying serving with her husband as a church youth leader. Also a faithful minister in her community, she worked at Bay Springs Elementary, served as President of the Bay Springs Music Lovers Club, and wrote "The Antioch News" for the Jasper County News. Her chicken and dumplings and coconut pie were prize finds at the many church functions for which she cooked.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Truman Phillips, parents, Luther A. and Mellis Montgomery, son, Charles Danny Phillips, brothers, L.B. Montgomery (Lucy), Jack Montgomery, sister, Jewel Dykes (G.L.).
Survivors include her daughters, Faye Pippen (David), Loleeta Rhett (Arrington), grandchildren, Jonathan Pippen (Amanda Jean), Amanda McCarty (Joel), Elizabeth Rhett, Johnson Rhett (Anna), Caroline Rhett, great-grandchildren, Jadyn, Jake, and Jon Truman Pippen, Benji (Mary), Emily and Bailey McCarty, sister-in-law, Maggie Montgomery, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Windsel and Carolyn Phillips.
Pallbearers will be, Jonathan Pippen, Johnson Rhett, Jake Pippen, Anthony Montgomery, Eddy Ellis and Charles Ellis.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jon Truman Pippen, Antioch Ladies Sunday School Class and Antioch Baptist Church Deacons.
Memorials may be made to Antioch East Side Cemetery Fence Fund, mailed to P.O. Box 566 Bay Springs, 39422 or be placed in the cemetery receptacle in the foyer of Antioch Baptist Church.
Contributor: Ralph (47335878)
Jessie Lee Montgomery Phillips, 97, of Bay Springs, Mississippi, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Jasper General Hospital in Bay Springs. She was born Saturday, February 9, 1924 in Bay Springs.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 25, 2021 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Bay Springs, Mississippi and on Monday July 26, 2021 at 1:30 prior to the service. Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 26, 2021 at 2:30 PM at Antioch Baptist Church, Highway 18 East, with burial to follow in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Steve Pouncey and Dr. David Jussely will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs is in charge of arrangements. (601) 764-2181
Jessie was a virtuous woman who loved God, her family and her church family. As the wife of the Chairman of the Deacons for many years, Jessie prepared countless meals for her church family, pastors and those in need. Always servant-hearted, she was involved in several different positions in the church, especially enjoying serving with her husband as a church youth leader. Also a faithful minister in her community, she worked at Bay Springs Elementary, served as President of the Bay Springs Music Lovers Club, and wrote "The Antioch News" for the Jasper County News. Her chicken and dumplings and coconut pie were prize finds at the many church functions for which she cooked.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Truman Phillips, parents, Luther A. and Mellis Montgomery, son, Charles Danny Phillips, brothers, L.B. Montgomery (Lucy), Jack Montgomery, sister, Jewel Dykes (G.L.).
Survivors include her daughters, Faye Pippen (David), Loleeta Rhett (Arrington), grandchildren, Jonathan Pippen (Amanda Jean), Amanda McCarty (Joel), Elizabeth Rhett, Johnson Rhett (Anna), Caroline Rhett, great-grandchildren, Jadyn, Jake, and Jon Truman Pippen, Benji (Mary), Emily and Bailey McCarty, sister-in-law, Maggie Montgomery, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Windsel and Carolyn Phillips.
Pallbearers will be, Jonathan Pippen, Johnson Rhett, Jake Pippen, Anthony Montgomery, Eddy Ellis and Charles Ellis.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jon Truman Pippen, Antioch Ladies Sunday School Class and Antioch Baptist Church Deacons.
Memorials may be made to Antioch East Side Cemetery Fence Fund, mailed to P.O. Box 566 Bay Springs, 39422 or be placed in the cemetery receptacle in the foyer of Antioch Baptist Church.
Contributor: Ralph (47335878)
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 25, 2021 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Bay Springs, Mississippi and on Monday July 26, 2021 at 1:30 prior to the service. Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 26, 2021 at 2:30 PM at Antioch Baptist Church, Highway 18 East, with burial to follow in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Steve Pouncey and Dr. David Jussely will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs is in charge of arrangements. (601) 764-2181
Jessie was a virtuous woman who loved God, her family and her church family. As the wife of the Chairman of the Deacons for many years, Jessie prepared countless meals for her church family, pastors and those in need. Always servant-hearted, she was involved in several different positions in the church, especially enjoying serving with her husband as a church youth leader. Also a faithful minister in her community, she worked at Bay Springs Elementary, served as President of the Bay Springs Music Lovers Club, and wrote "The Antioch News" for the Jasper County News. Her chicken and dumplings and coconut pie were prize finds at the many church functions for which she cooked.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Truman Phillips, parents, Luther A. and Mellis Montgomery, son, Charles Danny Phillips, brothers, L.B. Montgomery (Lucy), Jack Montgomery, sister, Jewel Dykes (G.L.).
Survivors include her daughters, Faye Pippen (David), Loleeta Rhett (Arrington), grandchildren, Jonathan Pippen (Amanda Jean), Amanda McCarty (Joel), Elizabeth Rhett, Johnson Rhett (Anna), Caroline Rhett, great-grandchildren, Jadyn, Jake, and Jon Truman Pippen, Benji (Mary), Emily and Bailey McCarty, sister-in-law, Maggie Montgomery, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Windsel and Carolyn Phillips.
Pallbearers will be, Jonathan Pippen, Johnson Rhett, Jake Pippen, Anthony Montgomery, Eddy Ellis and Charles Ellis.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jon Truman Pippen, Antioch Ladies Sunday School Class and Antioch Baptist Church Deacons.
Memorials may be made to Antioch East Side Cemetery Fence Fund, mailed to P.O. Box 566 Bay Springs, 39422 or be placed in the cemetery receptacle in the foyer of Antioch Baptist Church.
Contributor: Ralph (47335878)
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