Lavell Mask Wimberley Obituary (1933

Lavell Eleanor Mask Wimberley, 84, passed away at home on April 30, 2018, from complications of MSA (Multiple System Atrophy) with her daughters by her side. She was born in Alcorn County on October 8, 1933, to Joseph Lincoln Mask and Elsie Mae Hopper Mask. Ms. Wimberley graduated from Pisgah High School on April 9, 1952, and married James C. Wimberley later that same evening. She worked for many years at garment industries in Booneville and Prentiss County with the last one being Prentiss Manufacturing in Jumpertown. During her retirement years, she was employed at the Saltillo Elementary School Cafeteria. She was a member of Pisgah United Methodist Church. Lavell dedicated her life to caring for and loving her daughters, her grandchildren, and her great-granddaughter, as well as her favorite animals, Snow, Pete, and Shiloh. As long as she was physically able, she enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s events, spending time with family and friends, and mowing her own yard. She is survived by her daughters, Tammie (Neal) Hardin of Booneville and Susan Killens of Saltillo; three grandchildren, Kyle (Meredith) Killens, Allie (Zach) Peavey both of Oxford, and Wesley Hardin of Booneville; and one great-granddaughter, her namesake, Eleanor Clayton Killens of Oxford. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Clytee Owens and Ozell “Alice” Geraci; one brother, E. C. Mask; and the father of her children, James C. Wimberley. Visitation for Ms. Wimberley will be held on Thursday, May 3, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm with services to follow at the Booneville Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Kerry Powell and Bro. Dan Estes will be officiating. A graveside service will follow at Pisgah Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kyle Killens, Zach Peavey, Joe Killens, Wesley Hardin, Neal Hardin, and Bill Wimberley. Condolences may be extended to the family at boonevillefuneralhome.net.