Brenda Jeffers Haralson
Brenda Jeffers Haralson, age 54, of Forest, MS died on August 14, 2012 at St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital, Jackson, MS after an extended illness. Although she lost her fight with cancer, she won the glorious prize of meeting her God face to face.
A lifelong resident of Forest, Brenda enjoyed painting, drawing and needlework. She was an animal lover, rescuing any pet that would appear at her home. She loved growing flowers and enjoyed spending time on her deck admiring God’s creations, even during the midst of a storm as the lightning and thunder raged. As a Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister and Aunt, Brenda’s special and devoted love for family was evident. Known to them as Maw-Maw, she adored her four grandchildren and loved spoiling them. Her amazing strength came from the Lord as she struggled to survive this cancer fight and muscular disease throughout the years.
Preceded in death by her Father, J.C. Jeffers, Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Huckabay and Uncle, Wayne Huckabay, she is survived by her husband, Kendall Haralson, son, Lloyd Haralson (Samantha) and four grandchildren – Brandon, Bailey, Katie and Alex all of Forest, MS; Mother, Fannie Jeffers of Harperville, MS; four sisters - Debbie Perkins, Diane Griffin(Mike), Jennifer Jones (Chris) of Harperville, MS and Jill Bufkin (Leon) of Homewood, MS, Father and Mother-in-law, Billy Joe and Jean Haralson of Forest, MS and sister-in-law Cindy Greer (Allen) of Crystal Springs, MS. She was dearly loved by a host of nieces and nephews who will all miss her dearly.
Brenda was a member of Ephesus Baptist Church, Forest, MS, and also attended Covenant Baptist Church in Harperville, MS. Visitation was Thursday, August 16 from 5:30 until 8:00 at Wolf Funeral Home in Morton, MS. Funeral services was Friday, August 17 at 2:00 at Ephesus Baptist Church in Forest, MS with visitation at the church from 1:00 until 2:00. Burial followed at Ephesus Baptist Church Cemetery.
Officiating was Dr. Jim Everett and Rev. Bobby Warren. Wolf Funeral Services in Morton, MS will be charge of arrangements
Serving as pallbearers were family members Mike Griffin, Leon Bufkin, Chris Jones, Fletcher Wilkerson, Trey Morgan, and Allen Greer. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Jay Sorrels and the staff at Community Health Clinic, Forest, MS. The family wishes to thank Dr. Graham and the CCU staff at St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital for their special care.
In lieu of flowers and to honor Brenda’s request, the family asks that memorials be sent to Hope House, 786 E. Northside Dr., Jackson, MS 39206.
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