Ms. Daisy Mae McGee Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

DAISY MAE MCGEE was born in Florence, Mississippi on December 5, 1948 to the late Harvey McGee and Rozella Quick McGee. She was the fourth of five children. One brother (John Henry McGee) and a niece (Shawana Haywood) preceded her in death. She departed this earthly life on April 28, 2021. At an early age Daisy joined and was baptized at Enoch Grove M.B. Church under the leadership of Reverend J.E. Marsh. She graduated from McLaurin High School in 1965. Continuing her education, she received an Associate of Arts degree from Piney Woods Junior College in Piney Woods, MS. She went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Science from Rust College in Holly Springs, MS and also received a Masters in Education from Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS. As she started her journey to Charleston, MS as a teacher, she had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Sara Burse and Mrs. Hazel Hill. She taught at Charleston Middle School for several years as a Social Studies teacher under the leadership of Mr. David Alford. She then transferred to Charleston High School as a Social Studies teacher for the eighth and ninth grade students under the principalship of Mr. Haggard for five years in the East Tallahatchie School District. On her journey back home to Flor ence, MS, she taught History and Social Studies at Pearl High School for 33 years until she retired in 2008. She began teaching again as a substitute at Pearl High School in 2011 until this January when she began having health problems. Daisy was a member of Christian Fellowship M.B. Church and later joined Jackson Revival Center Church where she served diligently with the JRC Theatre Ministry of Reconciliation for over 20 years. She was always a willing and committed worker whether on stage or behind the scenes as part of the technical crew. Her heart was to give her best in whatever was given unto her hands. Her many casting roles included "Jarius Wife" in He Rose, "Angel" in Court of Atonement, and "Contestant" in Ulti mate Prize. Ms. Daisy was best remembered for her role as "Mama" in Rumor Mill. Daisy was also an active member of the Joyful Ladies Prayer Ministry, Seasoned Saints, and served in the Youth Sunday School. She had a thirst for knowledge and was among those in the first graduating class of Faith Bible Institute hosted at Jackson Revival Center, earning her diploma in May of 2017 with a 3.94 GPA. A giver at heart, Daisy generously supported missions and ministry with her time and financial gifts. Daisy leaves to cherish her memories one son, Patrick McGee of Florence, MS, one sister, Ethel Hay wood of Florence, MS, two brothers, Henry Mitchell McGee of Jackson, MS and Wayne (Gerthania) McGee of Florence, MS. She also leaves one aunt, Sarah Mae Quick of Florence, MS, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Ms. Daisy Mae McGee

December 5, 1948 - April 28, 2021