Naomia Spivey-Perry (77) was born in Jackson, Mississippi to the late Emmett (Tot) Spivey and Lou Emma Spivey on November 27, 1948.

On August 10, 2001 she was united in Holy Matrimony to Rufus “Ned” Perry. To this union she gained three bonus children: Maggie, Michael and Jeanette.

Throughout her life, she worked hard caring for others, cooking, cleaning and helping to rear children of all ages.

Naomia was known for her vibrant personality, warm smile, joyful energy and stylish attire that could brighten any room she entered.

Love for Jehovah God, neighbor, and Bible truths motivated her to dedicate her life to Jehovah and get baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. She loved telling people about her hope for a better future which included the sure hope of the resurrection. Even during her sickness, Naomia's faith remained strong until the end.

Her loving hospitality and generous heart touched the lives of all who knew her.

Naomia fell asleep in death on April 24, 2026, at River Oaks Hospital in Canton, MS at 6:00 p.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her two daughters: Diana Cross and Dorothy Denise Cross (Reggie) Williams both of Kosciusko, MS, a special nephew Freddie Watkins Spivey of Milwaukee, Wisconsin whom she raised and loved as her own. Ten (10) grandchildren: Anthony Cross, Jr., Tyrisha Davis, Raymond Cross, Dishaniqua Cross, Justice Hughes, Stefan (Kiarra) Harmon, Breanna Hughes, Destiny Harmon and Antonio Harmon. Twenty-seven (27) great grandchildren, a special friend, Brigette Mateen, a very special cousin Willie Wilson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Emmett and Lou Emma Spivey, her son: William Anthony Cross, her husband: Rufus “Ned” Perry, her six brothers: William Charles (Albertha) Spivey, Emmett Ray (Virginia) Spivey, McKinley Spivey, James (Connie) Spivey, Freddie Lee (Mary) Spivey, Charles (Carolyn) Edward and one adopted sister Stella Erving.

PLACE OF SERVICE: Winters Funeral Home Chapel, Kosciusko, MS

DATE OF SERVICE: Saturday 05/09/2026 at 1:00 p.m.

INTERMENT: Brooks Cemetery, Kosciusko, MS

VIEWING: Friday 05/08/2026 at 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.