Nina Southerland of Columbus, Mississippi

August 14, 1939 - January 12, 2021

Nina Jean Southerland age 80 died January 12, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus

Services will be announced at a later date.

Nina was born on March 14, 1939 in Columbus MS to the late Amos H and Ruth Alexander.

Mrs. Southerland was a member of First Baptist Church where she was a pre-school Sunday School Teacher for many years, and was a volunteer with Kids Growing in Christ and the Coleman Community Center. She was a retired employee of Franklin School, before working at Franklin, she managed Angel Playland, Children’s Country, and Kiddie Korner Day care centers.  She was affectionally known as Ms Nana.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Andrew Southerland and her brother Wade Alexander.

Survivors include:

Husband:

Tommy Southerland

Children:

Paul Southerland (Dawn), Lynda Reich, Ruthie Moss (Bill)

Sisters: Penny Cochran, Sharon Alexander Langley

Brothers: Robert Alexander (Jo)

Grandchildren: Wil Southerland (Blair), Allie Southerland, T J Reich (April) Ethan Reich Courtney), Alex McCafferty (Daniel), Audrey Arinder (Brad), Anna Bailey (Koby)

Great Grandchildren: Wilson and Walker Southerland, Addison and Madilyn Reich, Harper McCafferty, Barrett Arinder, Hayes Bailey and a host of nieces and nephews

Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be: Harry Sanders, Joe Cook, Larry Melton, Buddy Godfrey, Donnie Brown, Buddy Baker, Jimmy Holloway

In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to: First Baptist Church P O Box 829 Columbus MS 39703

Direct any remembrances aka “Nana stories” that you would like to share with the family to [email protected]