Jan Elizabeth May

1933 - 2012

Jan Elizabeth May obituary, 1933-2012, Jackson, MS

BORN

1933

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home

350 High Street

Jackson, Mississippi

Jan May Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 29, 2012.

Mrs. Jan Elizabeth Ferguson May, 78 passed away Sunday morning, October 28, 2012 at her home. Visitation will be 11:00 am today at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson The Funeral Service will follow at 12 Noon with burial in Parkway Memorial Cemetery.

She was the daughter of Eva Dean Howe and Rudolph Preston Ferguson. She was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, reared in Pensacola and was a graduate of Pensacola High School. She attended the University of Florida and was a member of The Fiesta Court of Five Flags. Mrs. May was a long time member of First Presbyterian Church of Jackson where she played the piano in the five-year-old Sunday School class for many years.

She is preceded in death by her husband, George William May and her parents and step father, Dr. Joseph E. Payne. She is survived by her daughters, Melanie May Cook of Jackson and Mary Dean May of Jackson; son, George William May, Jr. (Cathy) of Jackson; and her grandchildren who fondly knew her as "Gaga", Roger Cook, Jr. (Dawn), (Ella and Brian) of Jackson, TN, Russell Cook (Rachael) of Jackson, TN, Elizabeth Meadows (Read) of Madison, Laura Cate May of Jackson, Caroline May of Jackson, Melanie May of Raleigh, NC and Will May of Jackson. She is also survived by her sister, Dorothy Dean Geiger of Pensacola.

Memorials may be made to Palmer Home for Children, P. O. Box 746, Columbus, MS 39703 or French Camp Academy, One Fine Place, French Camp, MS 39745. Online guestbook www.wrightferguson.com

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November 4, 2012

DeSha White

George and Cathy I am so sorry to learn today about Mrs. May's death. She was a precious Christian lady and we will all miss her smile and loving spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

November 2, 2012

Walt, Angela, Luke, & Wilson Dallas

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mrs. May was quite a lady.
We know you are going to miss her.

October 31, 2012

Salina Burnside

My prayers and love are with you all. I Love you all very much.

October 30, 2012

Melanie, George, and Mary
I am sorry I was not able to make it to visitation. I am keeping you all in my prayers.

Julia Basden

October 30, 2012

Larry Cruise

Let Christ have all your worries and cares, for He is always thinking about and watching everything that concerns you...Sending our love and prayers to the May Family..Larry & Joy Cruise

October 30, 2012

Dr. May our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Preston Cobbins and family

October 29, 2012

God is near to those that are broken at heart and those crushed in spirit he saves. God will sustain you and help you to endure.

October 29, 2012

The Staff of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

October 29, 2012

Chip Conerly

George I tried your cell and home number,but could not reach you.I am so sorry to hear of Jan's passing.We have been so lucky to have had our parents as long as we have.I will try to contact you again. Chip Conerly

October 29, 2012

Thinking about all of you and praying for your peace and comfort. I was so glad to spend some time with Jan and Mary last week in Pensacola with Dorothy Dean.
Love , Berta (and Rod)

October 29, 2012

mary, i loved your mother. she was one of the sweetest ladies i have known.the years we carpooled together were fun days. may God give you strength. love, gale white

October 29, 2012

Melanie, you know that you are in our prayers, as well as, all of your family. We are loving you and lifting you up for strength and peace in your hearts.
Tyler & Jan Dean

October 29, 2012

Betty Sadler

My mother, Hilda Miller,lived across the street from Jan on Kings Highway and thought the world of her. She brightened my mother's life for years. My sympathies to all the family. Betty Miller Sadler

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