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Lessie B Edison, 74

February 22, 1948 — September 18, 2022

Collins, MS

Mrs. Lessie B. Edison, Collins, MS passed away on September 18, 2022 at Covington County Hospital , Collins, MS.
 
Mrs. Edison was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church early in life and later joined Shady Oak Missionary Baptist Church.  She was the definition of a Virtuous Woman because of all the titles that she possessed, a compassionate Mother, a dedicated grandmother, a faithful friend and community servant.  She was known to many as, Mama, Miss B, Miss Lessie, Mom, Grandmother, Lazy Lessie, Aunt Lessie, Muh-in-Law, Aunt B and Tee Tee".
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland and Retha Barnes.
 
Survivors include her seven children, Denise(Gerald) Ashford, Anita Boose,  Mechelle (Richard) Sampson, Trichelle Graham, Johnny Ray (Latonia) Edison, Kevin (Nicole) Edison, and Dr. Jessica (Louis) White.  Brothers, Leonard, Barnes( Derrell), Billy Barnes (Juanita) and George Barnes( Rochelle).  21 grandchildren, an abundance of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
 
Honorary Pallbearers:  Johnny Ray Edison, Tommie Ashford, Billy Barnes, Kevin Edison, George Barnes, Lewis White, Richard Sampson, Leonard Barnes
 
Active Pallbearers:  Larry Barnes, Thaddous Gowan, Jerry Skipper, Joshua Edison, Greg  Edison, Dewayne Edison, Anthony Clark
 
Flower Bearers:  Nieces and Friends
Officiants were Pastor Darren Clay and Reverend Gerald Knight.

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Funeral Service

Sunday, September 25, 2022

2:00 - 3:00 pm (Central time)

Shady Oak Missionary Baptist Church

11 Shady Oak Church Rd, Collins, MS 39428

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Interment

Sunday, September 25, 2022

Starts at 3:00 pm (Central time)

Shady Oak Missionary Baptist Church

11 Shady Oak Church Rd, Collins, MS 39428

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