Jackie Faye McLendon

Jacqueline “Jackie” Faye McLendon was born October 4th, 1938, in Prentiss, MS to the late Minnie Mae Roberson McLendon and Jesse Daniel McLendon.  She passed away at her home on Sunday, September 25th, 2022, at the age of 83.

Jackie attended Richland School and was a graduate of Florence High School. Her career included working at a Jackson radio station and Trustmark Bank until her retirement. She was a member of New Destiny United Pentecostal Church, Richland, MS.

Along with her parents, Minnie Mae and J.D. McLendon, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Rachel Burrell and Rachel’s husband, Billy.

Survivors include her brothers, Marty McLendon and his wife Shelia of Corinth, MS., and Jerry McLendon of Florence, MS; 8 nieces and nephews; 14 great nieces and nephews; and 15 great-great nieces and nephews.

Services will be Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Chancellor Funeral Home, 2576 Hwy 49 South, Florence, MS 39073.  Visitation will be from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. with memorial service at 2:00.

Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park, 6000 Clinton Blvd., Jackson, MS 39209 (for immediate family only).

Those serving as Pallbearers include her nephews Bill Burrell, Daniel Burrell, Steve Burrell, Richie McLendon, Charles McLendon, and David McLendon. Brother Britt Prince will officiate the service and Sister Bonita Prince will provide the music.

Memorials may be made to New Destiny Church, 122 McBride St., Richland, MS 39218 or Gateway Rescue Mission, 328 S. Gallatin St., Jackson, MS 39208.