Jeanette Cummings Philley

May 8, 1943 - October 4, 2020

Services for Jeanette Cummings Philley will be held Wednesday, October 7, 2020 2:00 PM graveside in Odd Fellows East Cemetery.

Mrs. Philley, age 77, died on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Baptist Hospital in Jackson.

She was born on May 8, 1943 in Eupora, MS, to the late William and Jewel Boatman Cummings and resided in the Greenwood area most of her life. She worked as a beautician for over 50 years, and she was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Greenwood. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved traveling and shopping with her sister. She preceded in death by her son, Billy Ray Philley, Jr., and a sister, Lady Embry.

She is survived by her husband, Billy Ray Philley Sr. of Greenwood, MS; daughter, Phoebe Philley of Greenwood, MS; son, Jimmy (Valerie) Twitchell of Hattiesburg, MS; three grandchildren, Nikki Philley (Corie) Dyche, Johnathan (Evelyn) Twitchell, and Morgan Ann (Ben) Hardison; six great grandchildren, Joshua Matthew Philley, Sarah McKinney, Karli McKinney, Shelby Dyche, Livy Hardison, and Merritt Hardison; sister, Dee Oglesby of Greenwood, MS; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM in the cemetery. Rev. Glenn Seefeld and Rev. Dennis Gossett will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Amos Strickland, Earl Smith, Joey Strickland, Eddie Beam, Sonny Beam, and Mike Oglesby.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church. Wilson & Knight is in charge. Online guest book may be signed at www.wilsonandknight.com