With profound sorrow and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, our cherished matriarch, Lois Lee Gentry Pullum entered rest on July 26, 2025.
Born on May 1, 1949, in Marydale, Mississippi of Leake County, to Ruby Winters and late Thomas Alvenus Gentry. She was raised by the late Thomas Alvenus and Dorothy Mae Gentry. Lois was a beacon of grace, wisdom, and steadfast love. She was a proud graduate of Tipton Street School, where her passion for learning took root; a passion that later blossomed into a lifelong calling as an educator. Her leagacy lives on in every child whose heart and mind she touched.
On October 30, 1970, Lois married the love of her life, Wendell Fredrick Pullum. Together, they built a home steeped in love, faith, and family. Their union was blessed with two devoted children, whose lives were shaped by their mother's unshakable support, gentle strength, and quiet wisdom.
Lois was a faithful member of Buffalo United Methodist Church in Kosciusko MS, where she humbly served as a Youth Sunday School Teacher. Her love for God and His Word radiated in every lesson she taught, every prayer she prayed, and every soul she nurtured.
She was not only a mother, a wife and a teacher she was a guiding light, a nurturer of dreams, a quiet warrior of kindness and faith. Her legacy continues in the lives of her children and grandchildren, who will carry her memory as a compass through life's journey.
She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Gentry, and her stepmother, Dorothy May Gentry, both of Kosciusko Mississippi. She was also preceded in death by her siblings: Robert Winters and Ruby Irving of Kosciusko, Mississippi; Dorothy Jean Gentry of Ethel Mississippi; Robert Charles Winters and Bonnie Ruth Pate of Detroit MI; and Arletha Winters and Beverly Bryant of Jackson, MS.
Lois leaves to cherish her loving memory her devoted husband, Wendell Frederick Pullum, of Kosciusko MS; Four beloved siblings: Zenoria Harper, Billy Luckett (Michelle), and Ollie Luckett, all of Jackson, MS, and Dorothy Foster (Terry) of Kosciusko MS.
She is also survived by her two children, Terrence Pullum and Freda Pullum, both of Kosciusko, MS; Stepchildren: Anthony Pullum (Melody), Patrick Pullum, and Alicia Pullum them (Vic) all of Chicago, IL; and Charles Williams of Kosciusko, MS.
She was the proud grandmother of three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, and she also leaves behind a host of loving nieces, nephews commas cousins, extended family, and dear friends who will miss her deeply.
PLACE OF SERVICE: Buffalo U.M. Church, Kosciusko, MS
DATE OF SERVICE: Saturday 08/02/2025 at 11:00 a.m.
INTERMENT: Buffalo Cemetery, Kosciusko, MS
VIEWING: Friday 08/01/2025 at 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The family of Lois Lee Gentry Pullum would like to express our deepest appreciation for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support shown to us during this time of loss. Whether through your calls, visits, comforting words, meals, or simply your presence. Every act of kindness has lifted our hearts and reminded us of the beautiful community that surrounds us. ~The Family~
Praying for the entire Pullum family. You are in our thoughts and continued prayers. Please accept our most sincere condolences. Love Robert "Jerry" and Yvonne Bayne
My sincere condolences to the Pullum family. I am praying for comfort and peace for the entire family. Remember and cherish the good times.
Sorry to hear of your loss. She is sleeping with a hope of resurrection to be with us again. May Jehovah God give comfort and peace in Jesus name. Respectfully Hattie Hayes Wade
Please accept my sincere sympathy. Mary Moore Thomas
To: The Pullum Family
Words seem so feeble in moments like these, and Life is so precious. Love is a bond that anything cannot part.
We share in your pain and sorrow during this time of loss. She models service to family and others. The prophecy of what a mother taught, spirit filled, sound minded, full of wisdom, respected, and appreciated. You are never alone when you have the love and support of family, friends and those around you.
We're wishing peace, comfort and strength to face each day and warm memories to forever hold on to as you celebrate the life of someone special. Our sincere condolences go out to the family. ~Sincerely, The Walkers~
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