Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Ernestine Elliff
1933 - 2025
BORN
1933
DIED
2025
FUNERAL HOME
UPCOMING SERVICE
Ernestine Elliff Obituary
At the age of 22, Ernestine gave her life to the Lord, and her faith became the foundation of everything she did. A devoted member of First Baptist Church Tupelo, she served faithfully through Sunday school, mission work, and numerous trips across Mississippi, sharing the love of Christ wherever she went. She was also a faithful member of the Mary Agnes Cook Sunday School Class, where she formed lasting friendships and encouraged others in their walk with Jesus.
Ernestine cherished her church family and the fellowship she found through traveling, serving, and worshiping alongside them. She enjoyed reading, following MSU basketball, and spending time with her dear friends and loved ones. Her greatest legacy is the example she leaves behind: a life lived with unwavering faith, kindness, and dedication to serving others.
She is survived by her children, Jo Ann McBride and husband, Harry, and Jimmy Wayne Elliff; four grandchildren, Lori Tucker and husband, Gregg, Kim Campbell, Amy Michael and husband, Sam, and Jessica Jones and husband, Derek; eleven great-grandchildren, Devin Mitchell and husband, Drew, Maddie Thompson and husband, Mason, Lexie Powell and husband, Bonner, Jack Riley Hamm, Easton Michael and wife, Hallie, Meg Michael, Georgia Kate Michael, Madison Jones, Caleb Jones, Canon Jones, and Cohen Jones; four great-great grandchildren; and a special friend, Julia Bethay.
She was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters; and two brothers.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the church.
Services honoring the life of Ernestine will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at First Baptist Church Tupelo with Bro. Matt Powell and Bro. Rickey Young officiating. Burial will follow at Tupelo Memorial Park. Pegues Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of her arrangements.
Pallbearers will be Easton Michael, Jack Riley Hamm, Sam Michael, Gregg Tucker, Derek Jones, and Caleb Jones.
Honorary pallbearers are her Sunday school class.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church Tupelo or a charity of your choice.
Expressions of sympathy and fond memories may be made at www.PeguesFuneralHome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memorial Events
for Ernestine Elliff
Memories and Condolences
for Ernestine Elliff
Sponsored by Pegues Funeral Directors - Tupelo.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Ernestine Elliff's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
How to support Ernestine's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Ernestine Elliff's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
