Jessie Gay "Jake" Stewart Shorter's obituary , Passed away on March 20, 2026 in Braxton, Mississippi

Jessie Gay "Jake" Stewart Shorter

August 27, 1934 - March 20, 2026 (91 years old)

Braxton, Mississippi

Jessie Gay "Jake" Stewart Shorter's obituary , Passed away on March 20, 2026 in Braxton, Mississippi

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Colonial Chapel Magee and Mendenhall Funeral Home

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Jessie Gay "Jake" Stewart Shorter

August 27, 1934 - March 20, 2026 (91 years old)

Braxton, Mississippi

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Jessie Gay Stewart Shorter Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Jessie Gay Stewart Shorter (Braxton, Mississippi), who passed away at the age of 91, on March 20, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Jessie Gay Stewart Shorter or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Barney Eaton Stewart and Cordy Tuggle Stewart; her husband G. W. Shorter; her siblings, Grady Harold Stewart, Jewel Roberts Ward, Joy Catherine Stewart and Shirley Mae Thames; her sister-in-law Glendola Shorter Kennedy; and her grandson Zachary Neal Martin.

She is survived by: her daughters, Suzan Martin (Neal) and Patti Patton (Chris); and her granddaughters, Jessica Ordway (Tyler) and Elizabeth Brandon (Garrett). She is also survived by 6 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Colonial Chapel Magee and Mendenhall Funeral Home



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Sun

Mar 22

Visitation

New Zion Baptist Church
101 Oak Ave, Braxton, MS 39044

Mon

Mar 23

Funeral service

New Zion Baptist Church
101 Oak Ave, Braxton, MS 39044

Mon

Mar 23

Graveside service

New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
101 Oak Ave, Braxton, MS 39044

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