Lee Ann Maye High

Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven Lee Ann Maye High, 52, passed away on September 2, 2026 at her residence in Hernando, Mississippi. A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Twin Lakes Baptist Church (5900 Twin Lakes Drive, Horn Lake, MS, 38637). A funeral service will immediately follow on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Twin Lakes Baptist Church with Bro. Bobby Hankins officiating. A graveside service will follow at Autumn Woods Memorial Park (6240 Davidson Road, Olive Branch, MS, 38654). Lee Ann was born on December 1, 1973 in New Port, Arkansas, to the late Flanoy Presely Kirksey and Nancy Stanley. A dedicated elementary teacher, she poured her heart into her work, leaving a lasting impact on her students and shaping countless young minds. Her passion for education was only rivaled by her love for her family and friends. Lee Ann was especially cherished by her daughter, Sophia High, often embracing Sophia's friends with a motherly love that made everyone feel welcome. Mrs. High is fondly remember by her family for her engaging and loving spirit shown through her many fun adventures with her nieces and nephews. Along with her highly regarded deserts she prepared for family gatherings. She will forever hold a special place in her family's heart as Aunt Lee Lee. Lee Ann's close-knit relationships with colleagues were a testament to her compassionate spirit; she was known for taking individuals under her wing, offering guidance, support, and friendship at every opportunity. An avid reader, she had a remarkable ability to connect literature with life experiences, inspiring those around her to explore their imaginations and expand their horizons. She consistently helped anyone and everyone she could, embodying the true essence of kindness. Lee Ann will always be remembered for her boundless compassion, unwavering support, and the love she so generously shared. We will never forget her sense of humor or her smile that genuinely lit up any room. Her spirit will live on in the hearts of those she touched. Lee Ann is survived by her devoted husband, James High, her beloved daughter Sophia High, her caring mother-in-law, Loretta High, her children in spirit, Haley and Jordan Baum among her many other nieces and nephews, her four siblings, and her beloved brother and sister in-laws. Lee Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Flanoy Presley Kirksey, and Nancy Stanley; her father-in-law, Danny High, and her nephew, Jaxx High. The staff at Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven is honored to serve the family during this challenging season of life. Condolences may be expressed online on her Tribute wall at www.colemanfuneralhomesh.com.

Lee Ann Maye High

December 1, 1973 - September 2, 2026

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