Funeral services for Bernice Quinn Wilson of Brookhaven are 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at

Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Monticello with burial in the church cemetery immediately

following the service. Riverwood Family Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

The Rev. Stanley Lobin will officiate.

            Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27 at the funeral home and at the

church on Thursday, February 28 from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

            Bernice, 90, was born in the Harmony community on October 5, 1928, to James Luther Quinn and

Alberta Leola Mason Quinn. She was a lifelong member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church and

worked with the food pantry and various other ministries. She was a founding member of the Pleasant Grove Community Crafters.

            She worked for many years at the Stahl-Urban Company in Brookhaven and was retired from the

Fred’s department store in downtown Brookhaven.

            Bernice married Tommy Jerry Wilson from the nearby East Lincoln community on Aug. 7, 1944,

and the couple celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary shortly before Jerry’s death in June 2016.

The couple had three children, Tommy Jr., Mickey and Roger.

            She is preceded in death by Jerry, her parents and her siblings, Lt. Col. James Quinn, Lanell Krogstad,

Ruth Bessonnette, Margaret Griffith, Bennie Jo McGuffie and an unnamed infant brother.

            Survivors include her children, Tommy Wilson Jr. of Vicksburg, Mickey (Marilyn) Wilson of B

rookhaven and Roger (Judy) Wilson of Brookhaven; her grandchildren, Scott Wilson of Vicksburg,

Doug (Stephanie) Wilson of Vicksburg, Richie (Toni) Wilson of Wesson, Kristie (Jim) Burt of Brookhaven,

JoBeth (Lance) Thompson of Brookhaven, Jake (Jennifer) Wilson of Jasper, Ala., Elizabeth (John) McDaniel

of Brookhaven and Joshua Wilson of Hattiesburg; 19 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren;

a special niece, Carolyn (Jimmy) Lambert; and many nephews, nieces and friends.

            Pallbearers will be Scott Wilson, Doug Wilson, Richie Wilson, Lance Thompson, Jim Burt, Jake Wilson,

Joshua Wilson, and Brandon Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Brooks Burt, Blake Thompson,

Zachary Thompson, John McDaniel, and Kyle Burt.

            The family rejoices in the knowledge that Bernice and Jerry are reunited in Heaven, where

there is no pain and only ever-lasting happiness and praise for our Savior.

Arrangements for Mrs. Geneva Ferguson are as follows, Viewing Wednesday, February 27^th 5:-6:30 Riverwood Family Funeral Service

in Brookhaven MS.  Saturday March 2^nd 3:00 Funeral services will be held at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Chapel

in Trussville AL, viewing from 1:00-3:00.

Geneva Ferguson, 86, born July 15, 1933 in Margaret, AL, died February 20, 2019.  She was a long-time

resident of Birmingham, AL residing most of her adult life in East Lake.  In recent years she lived at

Highland Lake in Oneonta, AL.  Geneva loved life to the fullest and loved family more than anything. 

She was known for her pleasant disposition; the eternal optimist.  She was generous and possessed the

gift of hospitality.  Frequently her home was opened for guest with her table spread; where food was

served along with hugs and laughter.  Although she had numerous interests and hobbies, playing cards

was her favorite past time.  Young and old alike affectionately called her “Maw Maw.”  Geneva was one

of the few surviving charter members of the Roebuck Seventh-day Adventist Church where she served in

various areas of responsibility including head deaconess, Sabbath school superintendent, head greeter, and

children’s ministries leader.  Geneva had the reputation of being one that could get things done.  Known as

the “Tupperware lady,” she was employed as a unit manager for over 30 years and conducted Tupperware

parties in thousands of homes throughout the Birmingham area.  Geneva was the eleventh of 12 children born

to Sam and Jessie Carruba and was the last surviving child of their household.  Sam, an Italian immigrant, was

a farmer and worked in the Margaret coal mines.  Geneva’s husband of 57 years, Ray Ferguson, preceded her

in death in 2003.  She is survived by one son, Charles (Sharon) Ferguson of Hendersonville, NC, along and

two daughters, Claudia (Tony) Gilmer of Birmingham and Carla (Dean) Snider of Brookhaven, MS; five grandchildren,

Charles’ two sons Adam and Carson and Sharon’s daughter Heather Buck, and Carla’s two children, son,

Jason and daughter Kelli; and three great-grandchildren Eli (Adam’s son), Madison (Heather’s daughter) and

Tanner (Heather’s son).  Geneva also is survived by a multitude of nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services for Mr. David Wayne Moak will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 27, 2019, with

interment at Riverwood Memorial Park. There will be a visitation time from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 26,

at Riverwood, and will resume on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.

Mr. David Wayne Moak, 67, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on February 23, 2019. He was born on

August 17, 1951, in Vicksburg, MS, to Andy and Laura Jane Moak. He worked as a house mover, but he

did everything to the best of his ability. David was treasured as a husband, father and grandpa, his

family were his greatest blessings. Those who love him will forever feel his absence.

Preceding him in death are his parents; three brothers, Buddy Moak, Paul Moak and Glen Moak;

and one sister, Alberta Douglas.

He is survived by his wife, Georgia Moak; daughters, Stacy Stewart and husband Howard, Jr. and

Sandy Smith and husband Adam; sisters, Neomia Boyte, Clara Reid, Jo Ann Rials and Cathy Martin;

seven grandchildren, Andrew Franklin, Derrick Stewart, Brant Smith, Jacob Stewart, Jesse Stewart,

Sawyer Smith, and Sadie Smith. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.