Edna Lois Trest "Jo" Casey

Edna Lois Trest "Jo" Casey obituary, Richton, MS

Edna Lois Trest "Jo" Casey

Edna Casey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home on Jan. 15, 2026.
Edna Lois Trest Casey ("Jo"), passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6. She was 81. Mrs. Casey was a devoted and loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, friend, and neighbor.

She taught us all how to love unconditionally and navigated her life with strength, courage, and grace.

She was so very loved and will be missed by many.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Titus and Pearl Trest; sister Barbara Stephens, and three brothers: Sammy, Dwight, and Clarence Titus Trest. She is survived by her husband Clyde Casey Jr, daughter Staci Brimer, son Steven Mahan, ; three grandchildren: James Mahan, Allie Brimer, and Dani Brimer; 4 sisters: Laura Mae Breland, Carolyn Ruth Gatwood, Joyce Simon, and Teresa Faye Tucker; and her bonus chosen family: Gannon, Julie, Kim and Bill, Jennifer, Keith, Kyle, Kelly, Chris, Tatum, Paige and Christine.

Graveside burial services will be Saturday, January 17, at 1 p.m. at Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery, 252 Prospect Rd, Richton, MS

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