1947
2017
Gloria Jean Riggins Sones, 69, of Poplarville, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017 in Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg.
Ms. Sones was born August 10, 1947 in Slidell, Louisiana to Houston L. Riggins, Sr. and Elizabeth Lee Riggins. She was employed with T.W.L. Department Store in Poplarville and a member of Oak Hill United Pentecostal Church.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one brother, Houston L. Riggins, Jr. and one sister, Eva Cannon.
Family members include Larry Sones, Sr.; one son, Larry Sones, Jr. and his wife Gaynell; two daughters, Brenda Slade, Tammy Sones; three sisters, Myra Elaine Ward, Gail Riggins Duncan, Debbie Beech; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a host of extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be at White Funeral Home, 315 Highway 11 South, Poplarville, MS, 39470 on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Rev. Ron Townley will officiate the service. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 pm until services, Monday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Justin Sones, Seth Sones, Branden Slade, Jay Beech, Frank Cannon, Jr., and Todd Nelson.
White Funeral Home, (601) 795-4982.
www.whitefuneralhomepoplarville.com
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September 9, 2017
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Andrea Beard
So sorry to hear this just tried calling her yesterday she will be truly missed. Andrea Beard
July 3, 2017
Debbie Beech
Dear Gloriana
Im missing you, today .
When I get still I spend the time trying to convince myself that your gone.
June 19, 2017
Brenda Slade
I am overwhelmed and so very appreciative to everyone who has supported all of our family during this time of grief. The beautiful flowers, plants, songs, the kind words, Whites Funeral Home, Oak Hill and First Pentecostal for the food, several who spent all night preparing for our family and for my mama's memorial day to be the best. After the service was over while standing before exiting to my ride for her burial; I turned around to view a full house. I literally faced the crowd to smile. She would have been proud! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the love shown to each of her children, sister in law, grands, sisters, nieces, nephews and even my daddy. I don't think we could be more pleased and I know without a doubt she would have been proud.
I'm not sure if this is where the thank you notes go but I felt it was a great place to start.
June 19, 2017
dawn mcclendon riels
brenda and tammy and the rest of the family are in my thoughts and prayers
June 18, 2017
Sharla Jean Meadows
Tammy you are in my prayers!
June 18, 2017
Lisa Chattin
Tammy I am so sorry!! God bless you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you!
June 18, 2017
Debbie Beech
So, so many people leaving this world for a better one. In the past few months I have been to funerals of friends and acquaintances that have lost precious family members and their grief is unbearable. They were always so thankful for the love and kindness showed to them during such sadness. Now it's my turn to say to all the people that have reached out to me, after the lost of my sister, thank you.
June 17, 2017
Bro. Prent & Vivian Wheat
Mrs. Gloria will be missed, but not forgotten. She has moved on to a place where pain and suffering are eliminated, and joy, peace and love abound forever. Go rest high Gloria, we'll see you soon in Beulahland!
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