Winnifred Sollie Jay Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Winnifred Sollie Jay of Meridian, Mississippi, who passed away on October 6, 2024, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Winnifred Sollie departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Winnifred Sollie. Though Winnifred Sollie may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her husband Bill Jay, Sr.; her son Gene Jay, Jr.; her parents, Carlton Sollie and Edrie Sollie; and her brothers, Raymond Sollie (Sally) and Bill Sollie.
She is survived by: her daughter Teresa Roberts (Ronny); her daughter-in-law Shirley Jay; and her grandchildren, Eric James (Alicia), Jerra Brillhart (David), Brandi Palmer (Josh), Jeff Jay (Kim) and Billy Joe Jay (Tanya). She is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces, nephews.
A graveside service was held on Wednesday, October 9th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 11:20 AM at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery (377 County Rd 464, Meridian, MS 39301).
