~ Life's Reflections ~
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith.
II Timothy 4:7
Jemmia Washington was born May 23, 1932 to the late Ed and Mary Washington.
She confessed her faith in Christ at an early age and joined Darden Chapel M. B. Church. She was a faithful member and a member of the Mother's Board.
She retired from Futorian Mfg. Company, Okolona, MS with 25 plus years. She loved her Futorian Family. After retiring she did housework for some wonderful families that she she cherished deeply.
She was the baby girl of the family. She was known to her family and friends as Pam.
Her memories will forever be in the heart of her daughter, Mary Washington, Aberdeen, MS. One granddaughter, Lamonica Haynes, Verona, MS; Two great grandchildren: Bernard Graves, Jr and Jace Blakney. One devoted sister, Louise James, Aberdeen, MS. She gave birth to one daughter, but she had nieces that she considered as her daughters: Belinda Gladney, Geanette Gladney, Mary Hazzle, Theresa Whitley, Bessie McGee & Nancy McGee. Two great –great nieces that she was fond of, Ava Kern and Ainsley McGee. She had no sons, but she considered these men to be her sons. She could always call on them, Jack Gladney, Larry Porter, Ordell Clopton, Rev. Carlos Orr, Sanford E. Clay, Larry Middleton, Henderson Williams, Rev. James Buchanan, and Deacon Michael Jackson.
She had an extended family: Eddie & Delois Johnson, Carnell & Ruby Johnson, Sammie & Juanita Head, Mrs. Jean Massey, Mrs. Ophelia Smith, Mrs. Annette Jones, Marian Vasser, Mrs. Juanita Gladney, James & Charlie Mae King, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Herndon, Anna Clopton, Annie L. Moore, Mrs.Martha McClendon, Myrtice Tumblin & Walter Head. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, co-workers and friends.
She never met a stranger and always greeted them with a smile!
She was preceded in death by one grandson, Garrick Haynes; three sisters, Irene Ware, Julia Ware & Bessie McClindon.; four brothers, Robert Porter, Jerry Washington, Eddie D. Washington & Willie Washington.
