Mantachie—Annie Jean Sheffield, 83, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born February 28, 1937 in Fulton to Hershel and Mildred Raper Senter. Annie Jean was a business owner for many years, her last factory being Lee Sportswear. She was an avid garden and seamstress. She also enjoyed playing bridge, cooking and spending time with her adoring family.
Annie Jean leaves behind her son, Jackie Robinson (Janice) of Mantachie; five stepchildren, William Sheffield Jr. (Shelia) of Saltillo, Rebecca “Becky” Palmer of Tega Cay, South Carolina, Tracey Morton of Tupelo, Richard Sheffield (Allison) of Culman, Alabama, and Mark Allen Sheffield of Mantachie; a sister, Jo Senter Bates Wilburn; a brother, Max Senter (Rebecca); and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William A. Sheffield; and a sister, Betty Senter.
Her family will celebrate her life with a private graveside service at Lee Memorial Park with Rev. Jim Yates officiating.
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