Magnolia

Eskridge

Ms. Magnolia Eskridge was born to the late John
Thompson, Sr., and Della Lee Thompson.
She later met and married Arthur Lee Eskridge and into that union,
five children were born, two preceding her in death. Magnolia is
survived by: her three living children, Tracy (Lee Jr.) McCloude of
Jackson, MS, Jerry Eskridge of Winona, MS, and Mike Eskridge
of Kilmichael, MS; six grandchildren, Denija, Shaevez, Jaylah Mc
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Cloude all of Jackson, MS, Jatavious Eskridge of Houston, MS, and
Travion Eskridge and LaJerrion Merritt, both of Winona, MS; and
two special daughters, Wynette Robinson of Duck Hill, MS, and
Nekesha Jones of Winona, MS.
Four brothers preceded her in death: Jamie, William, Billy, and
James.
Magnolia professed her faith in Christ early in life and was a mem
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ber of Mt. Olive M.B. Church in Kilmichael, MS. She was loved by
many, never met a stranger. She was a great mother to her children
and grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. Magnolia ended her
journey here on this earth to go be with our Lord and Savior in
Christ on May 31, 2020, at 6:10 a.m. at The Winona Manor Nurs
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ing Home in Winona, MS.
Magnolia also leaves to cherish her memories: four sisters, Rachael
Robinson and Della (Tim) Hearn, both of Winona, MS, Mary
Turner (Otis Davis) of Kilmichael, MS, and Ella Loggins (John
Henderickson) of Indianapolis, IN; five brothers, John, Jr., Thomp
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son, Walter Lee Thompson, Joe (Ann) Thompson, and Johnny (Eu
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landia) Thompson, all of Kilmichael, MS, and Edgar (Kawanda)
Thompson of Grenada, MS; special friend of the family, Tommy
David; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends
who love her dearly.