Jane Day West, age 92, passed away, after a brief illness, at her son's home in Natchez on September 10. She was born Minnie Jane Day in Brookhaven, Mississippi, the eldest daughter of Scheumann and Laura Mae Day, on January 7, 1930. She was "Minnie" to her husband, Jerel (Red) West, "Momma" to her children, and "Mawmaw" to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a long term resident of Lafayette, Louisiana, where she enjoyed bowling, antiques, playing cards, and her pets. Her list of hobbies was long including gardening, tole painting, and going to casinos. She loved to cook and spend time with family and friends. She loved life and strived to live it to the fullest. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jerel L. West. She is survived by a son, Jerel West, Jr. and wife Sharon; a daughter, Amy Davis; five grandchildren, Beth Roach(Michael), Laura West, Lee Davis(Sheree), Summer Deville(Larry), and Wesley Davis(Maegan); and 4 great grandchildren, Charlotte Roach, Savannah Davis, Jacob Davis, and Cohen Deville; two sisters, Sally Bullock and Martha Arrington(Luke); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on January 7, 2023 at Rosehill Cemetery, Brookhaven, MS
