Dessie Mae Dunn

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Dessie Mae Dunn, 90, of Bruce traded her sorrow for joy on May 20, 2020 at the Bruce Community Living Center. Born on April 8, 1930 in Yalobusha County, Dessie was one of seven children born to the late Thomas Lafayette Horn and Mary Viola Black Horn.

Dessie married the love of her life, Morris Elvis Dunn Sr., on November 28, 1948. The couple spent nearly three decades together before Morris’s passing in 1976. Dessie, a crown jewel in the community, possessed all of the qualities of a servant’s heart. She dedicated her entire life to caring for not only her family but also anyone around her. Dessie joined Concord Baptist Church in 1956; on Sunday mornings she could be found in the nursery looking after the young flock. Dessie found leisure in spending time in the outdoors nearest the Lord’s creations. Countless hours were spent cultivating and admiring her beloved flowers. She didn’t simply pass away, she held in her soul the cure to death, a relationship with Jesus.

Dessie leaves behind a loving family to carry her loving legacy in their hearts, three sons: Jerry (Debbie) Dunn, Thomas (Teresa) Dunn, and Elvis (Penny) Dunn; two son-in laws: William Smithson, and Sonny Keeton; host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Elvis Dunn Sr.; parents, Thomas Lafayette Horn and Mary Viola Black Horn; two daughters,: Linda Smithson, and Ann Keeton; four grandchildren: Jeffanie Smithson, Janice Smithson, Terry Dunn, and Tommy Keeton; one great grandchild: Stephanie McCormick; four brothers: Clyde Horn, Herbert Horn, Lafayette Horn, and Hubert Horn; two sisters: Bessie Horn, and Helen Jenkins.

A graveside service remembering Dessie's life will take place in the Concord Cemetery  on Friday, May 22 ,2020 at 11:00AM with Bro. Craig McCormick and Bro. Bill Williamson officiating. Larry Collins, Scott Hellums, Tony Jenkins, Sonny Keeton, Rhett McCormick, Keith Smithson, and William Smithson will serve as pallbearers.

Parker Memorial Funeral Home of Bruce and Vardaman is honored to serve the family in planning the remembrance of Dessie’s life. Online condolences may be composed at parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com

In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations to be given to the Concord Cemetery Fund, 13 CR 235, Bruce, MS. 38915.

Parker Memorial Funeral Home of Bruce and Vardaman is honored to serve the family in remembering Glenda‘s life. Expressions of sympathy may be composed at parkermemorialfuneralhome.com.

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