Sammie Ruth Wempren Obituary
In loving memory of Sammie Ruth Wempren of Taylorsville, Mississippi, born in Raleigh, Mississippi, who departed this world on August 24, 2025 at the age of 85. Sammie leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Sammie departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Sammie. Though Sammie may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her husband Leon Wempren; her sons, Timmy Jernigan, James Richard Jernigan and Jeffery W. Jernigan; her parents, Lula D. Matthews and Louie P. Matthews; and her sister Louise Jernigan.
She is survived by: her son Joseph Randy Jernigan; and her daughter-in-law Betty Jernigan. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.