Mrs. Wilma Faye Barr Pounds, 92, of Magnolia, MS went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 15, 2020 at her daughter's home in Progress, MS.

Mrs. Wilma Faye was born on September 15, 1927 and was the daughter of V.W. Barr Sr. and Wilma Walker Barr. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Magnolia where she served as church secretary for many years. She was a seamstress and loved to travel all over the world with her husband, the late, Bernon R. Pounds. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 52 years, Bernon R. Pounds; three brothers, V.W. Barr Jr., Richard W. Barr and Joel Rodney Barr; one son-in-law, Bebo Fortinberry and one infant son, Bernon R. Pounds Jr.

She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Fortinberry of Progress, MS; one sister, Barbara Keenze and Tom of Owassa, OK; two grandsons, Brad Fortinberry and Melissa of Summit, MS and Jason Fortinberry of Progress, MS; four great-grandchildren, Austin and Hayden Fortinberry of Summit, MS and Luke and James Fortinberry of Progress, MS and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 10AM at Magnolia Cemetery with Bro. Philip Alford officiating and Sharkey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Luke's Hospice of McComb.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to staff of St. Luke's home health and hospice and especially to her nurse, Kayla Adams and aide, Tomeka Diggs and to her caregiver, Betty Thomas.

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