Jeanine L. Pray
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Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford
Jeanine Levy Pray passed away and joined The Lord on September 29, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina on March 21, 1942 to Leon Alfonse and Margaret Wise Levy.
After graduating from Vidalia High School, Jeanine went on to nursing school at Chandlier Telfair Hospital in Savannah, Georgia where she earned her degree as a Registered Nurse. Her career spanned from working with the American Red Cross to Baptist Memorial Hospital. She especially enjoyed working in the field of home health caring for many patients who grew close to her heart. Teaching prepared child birth in Germany and Oxford gave her much joy.
Jeanine was an avid animal lover. Raising and caring for her beautiful Arabian horses held an extra special place in her life. However, her children and grandchildren were her greatest accomplishments and joy. She had a green thumb, and grew many stunning plants and flowers.
Jeanine is survived by her husband of 52 years, Brian Pray, two daughters, Portia Pray Franks (Mitch) of Tupelo, and Kristin Pray Gaines (Carl) of Oxford, five grandchildren: Katy Franks, Margaret Franks, Brian Franks all of Tupelo, Madelynne Gaines of Abbeville and Hollis Gaines of Oxford. She is also survived by sisters, Ethelyn McKenzie of Vidalia, Georgia and Ann Shipes (Denny) of Baxley, Georgia, and niece Angela Latham, nephews Levy Pittman, Max McKenzie and Mark McKenzie. Preceeding her in death were her parents Leon and Margaret, brother-in-laws Max Mckenzie, Van M. Pray and niece Theresa McKenzie.
A private memorial will be held by the family with burial to follow at a later date.
Memorials in her name may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or the charity of choice.
Please leave online condolences on the Tribute Wall at www.colemanfuneralhome.com.