Earline McNair, 75, of Mount Olive, Mississippi, passed Thursday, June 21, 2018. Earline was born to Robert Edger McNair and Josephine Shelby McNair, December 23, 1942, in Jackson, Mississippi.

Earline graduated from Carver High School in 1962 and received a degree from Mississippi Valley State in 1966. Earline worked at Education.

Earline leaves to cherish her memory 2 children: Sharon Jaynes and Christopher McNair. She also is survived by 3 grandchildren: Shaquanis Rankin, Terrance Williams and Kerra McNair . 2 surviving sisters Jacqueline ( Terry ) Bryant of Collins, MS, and brother Joseph ( Sheree ) McNair of Byram, MS.

Earline gave her life to Christ at an early age at Mt.Zion Jr. Baptist Church. She was a faithful and dedicated member with over 40 years of service. She served as the secretary, Youth Director, Choir Director, VBS President and Usher. 

Earline was preceded in death by her mother Josephine Shelby McNair, father Robert Edger McNair, brothers Robert McNair Jr, Rufus Smith, Mel Washington and Howard Washington, sister Barbara McNair and sister in law Linda McNair.

Psalm 27: 13-14; I remain confident of this, I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.