Legirtha Blakney Jasper was born to the late Fannie Bonner and late Leroy Blakney in Desoto, MS, on May 3, 1931. She peacefully departed this life on Thursday, May 28, 2021, at her home in Quitman, MS. She was a lifetime member of the Springhill Missionary Baptist Church where she served as an Usher and Mother of the Church until her health failed. She retired from Friends of Children of Mississippi in Quitman, MS, after many years of service.
Legirtha was united in Holy Matrimony to Robert Jasper, Sr. on January 29, 1951. To this union, five children were born.
She leaves to cherish her most precious memories: one daughter, Anita Thomas of Quitman, MS; four sons, Lonnie Jasper, Charles F. (Beverly) Jasper, Robert Jasper, Jr., and Edward Lee Jasper all of Quitman; one sister, Mary Lee Edwards; one daughter-in-law, Mildred Cooley both of Desoto, MS; 18 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Legirtha was preceded in death by her parents, Fannie Bonner and Leroy Blakney; her husband, Robert Jasper Sr.; one son, Luther Anderson Cooley; one daughter, Mary Jasper; one granddaughter, LaKeysha Jasper; and her brother, Lamar Bonner.
Funeral service and Interment was held Thursday, June 3, 2021, at New Hope Cemetery in Shubuta, MS, with Pastor Herbert Walker officiating.
Pallbearers included Mrs. Jasper’s grandsons, Luther Cooley, Marlon Cooley, Anthony Evans, and Charles A. Jasper.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro, MS.
