Jeanette Burge departed this life into God’s presence on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the age of 76. A Native of Poplarville, she was born to Charles and Helen Seals Lee on March 22, 1948. She was the middle child of three and caretaker of all. Jeanette was a loving Mother, Grandmother and Aunt. She was a hard worker for 32 years at Rheams Jewelry and then went on to operate on her own as Jeanette’s Jewelry for 12 years. After retirement from the jewelry business, she worked for the Poplarville School system for 10 years. Jeanette then took a well-deserved permanent retirement to enjoy the family she loved so much.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles L. and Helen Seals Lee; her sister, Paulette Hudson and the father of her children, James L. Burge.
Left to forever cherish her memory are her sons, James David (Glinda) Burge and Charles Bradley (Shannon) Burge; grandchildren, DJ (Rachel) Burge, Braiden Burge, Dianna (Justin) Burge, Anthony Smith, Roy Brandon Smith, Trish Smith, Abilene Smith, Roy Glynn Smith and Erin Smith; great-grandchildren, Dakota and Jacob; nieces and nephews, Teresa (Biscuit) Penton, Josh Hudson, Walt (Stacy) Smith, Kaylie Smith, Chris (Tara) Smith, Bailey Smith, Drake Hudson, Whitney Thomas, Chelci (Heath) Penton Lee, Jennifer Lee, Neil Lee and Jackson Gates; loving family friend, Chad Douget and her brother, Ronnie (Brenda) Lee.
A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Lee Cemetery No. 1. (Red Hill Church Road, Lumberton, MS 39455)
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