Leola Bumpus Gross Brandon

Leola Bumpus Gross Brandon, 93, of Coldwater, MS went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2022 surrounded by her family. Leola was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Gross (1946-1978); husband, Leon Brandon (2000-2016); parents, Gordie and Jessner Bumpus; sisters: Lily Baldwin, Casey Suggs, Audrey Nichols, and Ruth Perkins; and brothers, Arnold Bumpus and Leon Bumpus. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Chrestman (Raiford); son, Austin Gross (Elaine); 2 step-daughters, Debbie Woody and Marla Treadway (Terry); 4 grandsons: Steve Chrestman, Kevin Gross (Jana), Scott Chrestman (Amy), and Jeff Gross; 2 step-grandsons, Jorden Treadway (Devon) and Justin Treadway (Heather); 1 step-granddaughter, Melissa Smith (Greg); 5 great-grandsons: Chandler Chrestman, Kasey Chrestman, Ben Chrestman, Landon Gross, and Turner Gross; 3 step-great-granddaughters: Kelsey Savage, Hannah Harbin (Aubree), and Sawyer Treadway; 3 step-great-grandsons: Dylan Riley, Noah Treadway, and Tate Treadway; 3 step-great-great-granddaughters: Gracyn Gilliland, Ansley Harbin, and Mylie Kate Harbin; 2 step-great-great-grandsons, Jace and Jaxson Harbin; sisters: Vivian Pearce, Norma Roberts, and Sadie Hanna; brother, Sterlin Bumpus (Ann); and many nieces and nephews. Ms. Brandon was a hard worker and had many different jobs throughout her life. After her retirement, Leola was devoted to her husband and her family. She enjoyed spending time with her sisters, shopping, and taking care of her flowers and vegetable garden. One of her greatest joys in life was being “Mamaw” to her grandchildren. Leola was a believer in Jesus Christ and a member of New Hope Baptist Church. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation at Brantley Funeral Home on Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 4-6 pm. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, December 5, 2022 also at Brantley Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Greenleaf Cemetery.

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