Jean Fly

Mrs. Jean Breedlove Fly, 88, of Coffeeville, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford. Born in Charleston to Christel and Maifred Upchurch Breedlove, she dedicated her life to education and music.
Mrs. Fly earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Delta State University and a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Mississippi. As a first-grade teacher, she inspired and enriched the lives of countless students over her remarkable thirty-three-year career in the Yalobusha County School System.
An accomplished musician who cherished worship music, she shared her talent generously, teaching private piano lessons after her retirement. A devoted member of First Baptist Church in Grenada, and previously of First Baptist Church in Coffeeville, she actively participated in the choir and embraced various roles within the congregation.
Mrs. Fly took great joy in reconnecting with former students and celebrating their achievements. Her enthusiasm for attending her grandchildren's activities showcased her deep love for family. Her loving spirit will continue to inspire all who knew and loved her.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, March 9, 2025 at First Baptist Church – Coffeeville with Rev. Craig Baker officiating. Interment will follow in the Coffeeville Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Sunday at First Baptist Church – Coffeeville.
Survivors include two daughters, Renee Meyer (Russ) of Palm City, FL and Rachel Mixon (Heath) of Grenada, MS; two sons, Jerry Fly and Jeff Fly (Lisa), both of Grenada, MS; seven grandchildren, Kayleen Powell, Mary Jones, Katie Morgan, Katelyn Lane, Anna Grace Lane, Molly Lane and Gage Mixon and four great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Fly is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Billy Gerald Fly and two sisters, Maxine Cox and Christine Goering.
Troy Campbell, Mike Coleman, Triston Jones, Gage Mixon, Hunter Morgan and Tanner Powell will honor Mrs. Fly by serving as pallbearers and carry her to rest in the Coffeeville Cemetery.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).
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