Ernestine Ford May's obituary , Passed away on January 23, 2026 in Columbia, Mississippi

Ernestine Ford May

April 5, 1928 - January 23, 2026 (97 years old)

Columbia, Mississippi

Ernestine Ford May's obituary , Passed away on January 23, 2026 in Columbia, Mississippi

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Hathorn Funeral Home Inc

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Ernestine Ford May

April 5, 1928 - January 23, 2026 (97 years old)

Columbia, Mississippi

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Ernestine Ford May Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ernestine Ford May of Columbia, Mississippi, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 23, 2026 at the age of 97. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ernestine Ford May to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband Joe Box May; her sons, David May and Philip May; her parents, Ernest Russ Ford and Wennie Seal Ford; her stepmother Quennie Ford; her siblings, Russ Ford, Billie Frances Ford and Patsy Wicks; her brother-in-law Himbert Sinopoli; and her daughter-in-law Sherry May.

She is survived by: her sons, George May (Patsy) and Tom May; her sister Pauline Sinopoli; her grandchildren, Scott May (Amy), Eric May, Andrew May (Tanessa), Katie Patterson (Mike) and Tommy May (Tasha); her great grandchildren, Trace May, Taylor May, Jaelynn Peak, Gabrielle Thompson, Harrison May and Tucker Williamson; her daughter-in-law Pam May; and her sister-in-law Barbara Ford. She is also survived by Nephews, Nieces.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hathorn Funeral Home Inc



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Tue

Jan 27

Visitation

Cedar Grove Baptist Church
34 Cedar Grove Rd, Columbia, MS 39429

Tue

Jan 27

Funeral service

Cedar Grove Baptist Church
34 Cedar Grove Rd, Columbia, MS 39429

Tue

Jan 27

Graveside service

Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
34 Cedar Grove Rd, Columbia, MS 39429

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