Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023, in the Chapel of Waller Funeral Home in Oxford for Ms. Jeanne Ferguson, 73, of Oxford, who died on Sunday, May 28, in Oxford. Burial followed in Oxford Memorial Cemetery. The Rev. Fish Robinson officiated. Visitation was held from 12:30 p.m. until service time on Thursday, June 1, in West Hall of Waller Funeral Home.
Jeanne was born on Jan. 13, 1950, in Victoria, Texas, the daughter of the late Martin and the late Millie Ferguson. A graduate of The University of Mississippi, she earned her bachelor’s degree in education and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Naturally, she was a lifelong fan of the Ole Miss Rebels and held a special place in her heart for her alma mater.
Jeanne was an active member of College Hill Presbyterian Church where she was known for her joyful and lively spirit. She was the owner of Star Package Store and formerly co-owned Rainbow Cleaners with Leon Tatum. The customers of the package store knew that as soon as they walked through the door, they’d be greeted with Jeanne’s quick wit and clever sense of humor. Her witty personality was paired with an unmatched work ethic, as she always went the extra mile no matter the task at hand.
Most of all, Jeanne was a devoted and loving mother to her sons. Their well-being and happiness were always her primary focus and concern.
In addition to her parents, her brother, Fred Ferguson, preceded Jeanne in death.
Survivors include, her sons, R. Paul Tatum of Oxford and Joel Holmes Tatum of Oxford; sisters, Deanna Denney of Oxford and Connie Ferguson Childs and her husband, Paul, of Fairhope, Ala., and one grandson, Richard Paul Tatum Jr.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at https://www.stjude.org/ in Jeanne’s memory.
Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.wallerfuneralhome.com
Waller Funeral Home in Oxford was in charge of arrangements.
