Effie Jewel Magee Funeral Program

Mrs. Effie Jewel Magee, fondly known as "Mama Jewel," was born on January 3, 1937, to Steve and Annie Lee Newsome in Mendenhall, Mississippi. She transitioned to her eternal home on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.

Jewel became a member of the Greater Dry Ridge Missionary Baptist Church at a very young age. She graduated from Harper High School in Mendenhall, Mississippi, in 1959.

Jewel united in Holy Matrimony to Mr. Robert Curtis "R.C." Magee on September 3, 1960. Effie and R.C. shared a special love for each other and their four daughters.

Jewel retired from the Simpson County School District after 20 years of employment as a food service worker. After she retired, she took care of her husband and mother. She took pride in cooking for her family and loving on her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Jewel leaves to cherish her precious memories: her daughters, Bonnie Rose Newsome, Glenda (Nimrod) Draughn, Linda Faye Magee, and Nellie J. Magee; eight grandchildren, Latoya, Keaton, Raphael, Demi, Nimrod, Jr., Ieshia, Justin, and Ryan; 12 spoiled great grandchildren; siblings, Earlene Weathersby of Chicago, Illinois, Minnie V. Hendrix of New Orleans, Louisiana, and Roosevelt (Umetrice) Newsome of Jackson, Mississippi; sister-in-law, Mae Mertice Gardner of Detroit, Michigan; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.