Virginia "Jean" E. (Freeman) McBride

Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch Virginia “Jean” Elizabeth Freeman McBride, 97, of Charleston, MS, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Friends are invited to a visitation with the family on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., with the memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Pastor Gary Adams will officiate. Jean was born on September 7, 1926, in Sunflower, MS. Jean graduated from high school as valedictorian in Roundaway, MS. Jean retired from her job as the receptionist at Mississippi State Penetitary in Parchman, where she also ran the Scared Straight program. Before that she worked as a bookkeeper for a local farm. She got her solo pilot’s license at age 49. Jean was a member of Charleston Baptist Church, the Charleston Garden Club, and the Eastern Star. Anyone who knew Jean knew she was a ray of sunshine. She loved her family and her flowers. Jean was also a marvelous cook. To her family, she was the “Matriarch of the Clan McBride” and the “Queen to King Edward the Wonderful.” She had many nicknames, but her husband lovingly nicknamed her “Precious Jean.” They loved to travel and spend time together. Jean was so loved and will be missed greatly. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Edward McBride; parents, Mary Agnes Freeman and George Marion Freeman; son, Eddie McBride; and sisters, Sara McGovern and Kathleen Collins. Virginia is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Albright of Southaven, MS; son, Gary McBride (Donna P.) of Olive Branch, MS; daughter-in-law, Donna E. McBride of Lake Cormorant, MS; brother, David Freeman of Sunflower, MS; grandchildren, Scott McBride (Tonya) of Charleston, MS, Candace Holland (Patrick) of Coldwater, MS, Heather Davis of Hernando, MS, Joey McBride (Jessica) of Hernando, MS, Jessica Hudson (Chris) of Hernando, Kristi Jamison (Chris) of Collierville, TN, Jason Higdon of Atlanta, GA; twelve great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; and the 70+ who attend the annual Thanksgiving Reunion. In lieu of traditional flowers, donations may be made in her name to The Wounded Warriors Project (http://woundedwarriorproject.org/). Online condolences may be made on her tribute wall at www.colemanfuneralhome.com.

Virginia "Jean" E. (Freeman) McBride

September 7, 1926 - March 14, 2024

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