Mrs. Mavis Elmore Cliett Obituary (1937

Mrs. Mavis Elmore Cliett, 79, passed away on April 23, 2017, at St. Dominic Hospital, in Jackson. Mrs. Mavis was born June 14, 1937, in Florence, MS, the daughter of the late Onnie and Pearl Ferguson Elmore. Mrs. Mavis retired from the Jackson Public School District, where she was an elementary school teacher for a number of years. Mrs. Mavis was an avid and accomplished card player. Mrs. Mavis loved her pets and enjoyed reading, traveling, and shopping. Mrs. Mavis married Travis Abner Cliett on April 17, 1957, and he passed away April 24, 2006. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Christy Cliett and several siblings. Graveside services will be Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at 2:00 P.M. from Palestine United Methodist Church Cemetery in Montpelier with Reverend Carey Sutphin officiating. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include one daughter, Julie Cliett of Richland: one son, Robin Cliett of Nashville, TN: Two Grandchildren: Dale Cliett (Kerrie) and DeAnn Dawson (Michael), both of Nashville, TN: Eight great-grandchildren; Her sister, Ellie Ree Elmore of Florence and A number of Nieces and Nephews. Memorials may be made to Palestine United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, C/O Mrs. Roxie Brock, 611 Joe Stevens Road, Cedar Bluff, MS 39741. Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com