Jackie Polk

Published 12:50 pm Wednesday, October 19, 2016

By Holley Cochran

Funeral services were held Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 3:00 pm at Phalti Baptist Church in Prentiss, MS. Interment followed in Phalti Cemetery.  Saulters Moore Funeral Home of Prentiss was in charge of arrangements.

Rev. Billy Bridges officiated. Pall Bearers were: Tyler Hollingsworth, Jackson Hollingsworth, Trey Hollingsworth, Adam Weed, Randal Parish, Britten Parish, David McRaney and Todd Knackstedt.

Mrs. Jackie was born on September 24, 1928 to Preston Stewart and Roma Parish Stewart.  She was a MS College graduate. She was a public school teacher who in her career taught at Carson, Clem, Bassfield, Columbia and Prentiss. She was a member of and played piano at Phalti Baptist church for 60 years. She was also the children’s choir director and taught Sunday school.

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She is survived by her son, Jim Polk of Prentiss, MS; Two daughters, Ginger Polk of Prentiss and June Hollingsworth of Hernando, MS; Four grandchildren and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Jack; One brother and one sister.

Online condolences and a guest registry are available at www.saultersmoorefuneralhome.com.

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