Mamie Edna Gregory was born on September 28, 1928 to the late William Howard Taft Gregory and Nannie Lou Alma Adams Gregory in Kosciusko, MS as their oldest child. She was raised and educated in Attala County and its schools, including the Rosenwald School at Buffalo Church. After 10th grade, she lived with the Tripletts, friends of her parents, so that she could attend Tipton Street High School for the eleventh grade.

Her July 28, 1951 marriage to JB Veasley lasted for 42 years until his passing. Through hard work and much sacrifice, they raised 9 children. Buffalo was in her blood.

Buffalo, her childhood community and church, benefitted greatly from her dedicated service on numerous committees, as president of Buffalo's United Methodist Women for over 40 years, as a steadfast volunteer with Helping Hands Ministries and as treasurer of the Attala County United Methodist Cluster. She will also be remembered for the church's seasonal alter flowers from her garden. Mamie was preceded in death by her husband (JB Veasley), son (Willie James Veasley), daughter (Jeweline Veasley-James), grand-daughter (April Roby) grandson Gregory Veasley, Jr., her parents, 3 brothers and 6 sisters.

She leaves to mourn her passing and celebrate her eternal life: 4 sons- Miles Nelson (Rev. Mary Ann) Veasley, Gregory Veasley and Melvin (Geneva) Veasley of Kosciusko and Dr. John (Barbara) Veasley of Pensacola, FL; 3 daughters - Allie (King) Harmon of Sallis, MS; Ida Roby of Kosciusko, MS and Mary (Dan) Cezar of Shreveport, LA; 2 sister - Lillie Apiyo of Kosciusko, and Minnie Howard of Milwaukee, WI and a brother Robert London of Columbus, GA. Her descendants also include 16 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild along with many other relatives and friends.

~PLACE OF GRAVESIDE: Buffalo Cemetery, Kosciusko, MS

~DATE OF GRAVESIDE: Saturday 7/18/2020 at 11:00 a.m.

~INTERMENT: Buffalo Cemetery, Kosciusko, MS

~VISITATION: FRIDAY 7/17/2020