Mt. Vernon Chapel

12/25/2025

In a season that can hold both joy and tender moments, may today bring peace, comfort, and quiet hope — gentle reminders that you are not alone.

May you feel surrounded by the love of family, the support of community, and light to guide you into the days ahead. Merry Christmas! 🩵

12/11/2025

Calling all current and future brides! Save the date for our upcoming Bridal Show on February 8, 2026!

More details on registration and vendors coming soon. For inquiries, contact us at 662-432-5680.

12/10/2025

The holidays are beautiful for many, but they can also be heavy.

If you’re walking through a season of grief, we see you. Mount Vernon Chapel is a peaceful place where families can honor loved ones with dignity and love. As a full-service funeral home, we can guide you through the process from start to finish and offer resources for grieving during the holiday season.

If you ever have questions or need guidance, our team is here to help. Send us a message or call anytime, 662-432-5680.

12/04/2025

There’s something tender about this time of year — and something painful too. For many in our community, there’s an empty seat at the table, a familiar voice missing from the celebration, a memory that feels sharper than usual. If that’s you, please hear our heart… you are not forgotten.

At Mount Vernon Chapel, we hold space for your grief. We believe God meets us right in the middle of it, wrapping us in comfort, reminding us that love never really leaves. This holiday season, may you feel His nearness in ways you didn’t expect and His peace in the moments that feel the hardest.

12/03/2025

We are loving these holiday parties at the chapel!!! 🎄 Call us for an event rental quote for your upcoming event!

11/29/2025

When the seat beside you feels empty, we’re here to walk with your family every step of the way.

From personalized memorial services to thoughtful planning and guidance, we help you honor the life that once sat beside you with dignity, love, and clarity.

Our team at Mount Vernon is here for you.

11/27/2025

Jennifer Leigh Hall Moore

Okolona, MS – Jennifer Leigh Hall Moore, 51, a lifelong resident of Okolona and Chickasaw County, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. Jennifer was born in Tupelo, MS, on September 27, 1974.

Jennifer attended Houston Schools before graduating from Okolona High School, where she was a proud cheerleader. She grew up attending Gatlin Street Church of Christ and was currently a faithful attendee of the First United Methodist Church in Okolona.

Jennifer was a vibrant soul who lived life to the fullest and loved fiercely. She possessed a remarkable talent for beauty and design, excelling in interior decorating and as a skilled seamstress. This love for detail overflowed into her kitchen, where she was a gifted master chef, not only preparing delicious meals but meticulously creating beautiful plates for her family and guests.

An avid enthusiast of Ole Miss Football, Jennifer loved attending games and cheering for her team. She also enjoyed shopping and spending time at the beach. She was a constant and enthusiastic presence at local sporting events, always there to cheer on the children.

Above all, Jennifer adored her family. She was affectionately known as "Memom" to her beloved grandchildren and "Hottee" by her many nieces and nephews. Her generous spirit, radiant personality, and enormous capacity for love will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Jennifer is survived by her son, Garrett Moore of Okolona, MS; her daughter, Jesse Moore (Javen Aron) of Houlka, MS; her mother, Melinda Simmons of Okolona, MS; her Fiancé, E J Gregory of Okolona, MS; her beloved grandchildren: Saige and Maren Moore of Okolona, MS, Joei Kate Aron, and her eagerly awaited grandchild, Jennings Aron of Houlka, MS; her brother, Barry Hall (Nikki) of Houston, MS; and her sisters, Rachel Heair of Houlka, MS, and Kayla Jordon (Jimmy) of Oakland, TN. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Woodrow and Arlene Hall.

A service celebrating Jennifer’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the First United Methodist Church in Okolona, MS, with Rev. Alan Hall and Bro. Keith Carter officiating. Burial will follow at Oddfellows Cemetery in Okolona, MS.

Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. noon until service time on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the church.

Pallbearers are Buster Darnell, Regan Darnell, Tommie Moore, Michael Carter, Davis Clayton, and Dustin Russell. Honorary pallbearers are Hon. John Andrew Gregory and Augie Amato.

Mt. Vernon Chapel is honored to be assisting the family at this time. Memorials may be made in Jennifer’s honor to First United Methodist Church Okolona Building Fund, P.O. Box 436, Okolona, MS 38860. Condolences for the family may be left on Jennifer’s obituary page at mtvernonchapel.com.

View Jennifer Leigh Moore's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

11/26/2025

The golden light of autumn spills across the grounds of Mount Vernon Chapel, and in its warmth, we find our hearts swelling with gratitude. This season invites us to pause in reflection, holding dear the beauty in every moment, the strength in togetherness, and the enduring love that permeates these spaces.

From our family to yours, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving steeped in warmth, peace, and abundant blessings. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your most cherished moments this year!🧡

11/17/2025

The holidays can be tough when you're grieving, but you don't have to face it alone.

The North Mississippi Health Services Hospice team invites you to a FREE program focused on managing grief during the holiday season. Find practical strategies, share your feelings, and connect with others who understand. All are welcome!

Thursday, November 20th at 6 p.m.
Mt. Vernon Chapel - 1716 McCullough Blvd.

Please register online at www.nmhs.net for an email reminder, but registration is not required to attend.

11/16/2025

Virginia Coker Todd

Tupelo, MS—Virginia Coker Todd, 90, born November 30, 1934, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at NMMC Hospice in Tupelo, MS. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Virginia lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep faith, and unwavering love for those she held dear. Virginia was the daughter of Virgil and Ruth Rorie Coker. Born and raised in Pontotoc County, Virginia grew up with a love for family, faith, and community.

As a young girl, she developed a passion for basketball—a sport she not only excelled in, but one she loved wholeheartedly throughout her life. Virginia married the love of her life, James “Jim” E. Todd, on September 14, 1957, who sadly passed away earlier this year. Their marriage was a lifelong partnership rooted in devotion to each other. A woman of deep and enduring faith, Virginia was a lifelong member of Monument Drive Baptist Church and later in life attended Victory Baptist Church in Pontotoc. Her church families were a treasured part of her life, and her faith guided her with grace and purpose. Her favorite Bible verse was Matthew 20:28 and she often spoke about Heaven during her life. Virginia’s heart was fullest when she was with her family—especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, each of whom held a special place in her life. She enjoyed quiet pastimes that brought her comfort and joy, including collecting dolls, a cherished hobby for many years; she also had a tender love for animals and faithfully cared for her beloved cats. The family would like to acknowledge and thank Pam Stahl and Brandy Hall for their loving care of our “Granny”.

A private graveside service was held for the immediate family Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Victory Baptist Church Cemetery in Pontotoc, MS officiated by Rev. Jay Stanley. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date for family and friends. Mt. Vernon Chapel is honored to be assisting the family during these times.

Carrying forward Virginia’s legacy are her children: Valerie Price (David) of Flowood, MS, and her cherished son, Bart Todd (Christy) of Belden, MS; grandchildren, Hunter Flynt (Serena) of Flowood, MS, Dustin Todd (Andrea) of Potomac, MD, Dr. Elizabeth Bills of Nashville, TN, Keegan Todd (Kayla) of Mooreville, MS; and great-grandchildren, Avalyn Bills, Louise and James Todd, Harrison and Hayes Flynt, and Carson Todd; Her loving sister, Rachel Jarrett; beloved brother-in-law Dock Graham; sister-in-law Oweda Todd; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members that knew and adored Virginia.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Ruth Rorie Coker; her husband, James "Jim" E. Todd, and her sisters, Reba Graham and Helen McCarver, brother-in-laws: Mack McCarver, Quay Jarrett, and Boby Todd.

Condolences for the family may be left on Virginia's obituary page at mtvernonchapel.com.

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11/11/2025

We pause this Veterans Day to offer a sacred and eternal "Thank You."

At Mount Vernon Chapel, we know that true honor extends beyond a single day. It is woven into the fabric of the community you fought to protect. To every Veteran, and to the families who beside them, we are forever grateful for the selfless sacrifice that guarantees our freedom.

Your courage is the foundation upon which our community thrives.

Do you have a family member or friend to recognize today? We invite you to honor the lives and legacies of our local heroes by tagging a veteran or active service member in the comments and share a brief word of thanks. Or a picture of a loved one who served, and tell us their name and branch.

Let the light of their courage fill this space. May we never forget the cost of the ground beneath our feet. From the staff and family of Mount Vernon Chapel, thank you for your service.