Salley J. Whitefield Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Salley J. Whitefield of Crystal Springs, Mississippi, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 9, 2026 at the age of 77. 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 Salley J. Whitefield to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid Salley farewell, let us not mourn the absence of her physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of her spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Salley is not truly gone, but merely transformed, her energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
She is survived by: her close friend Lamar Dean; her son Scott Whitefield (Lisa); her stepsons, Justin Dean and Jason Dean; and her granddaughter Hayley Davies. She is also survived by two great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, January 12th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Stringer Family Funeral Home - Crystal Springs (26141 MS-27, Crystal Springs, MS 39059). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 at the County Line Cemetery (3059 County Line Rd, Crystal Springs, MS 39059).
