Imogene McNeely

It is with heavy hearts, that we announce Ms. Imogene McNeely, age 74, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026, at her home in Waveland, MS, surrounded by her loving family. Imogene was a native of Pearlington, MS.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Greater Mount Zion, AME, Church, 16223 3rd Street, Pearlington, MS 39572, Visitation Hours will be from 10:00 a.m. until 10:55 a.m. The Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Following the funeral service, the Burial Service will take place in Lindsey Cemetery (also known as The Point Cemetery) located in Logtown, MS, near the intersection  of Hwy 607 and Hwy 90.

Imogene was a member of Saint Marks A.M.E. Church. She was president of the Womens Mission Association, director of Y.P.D. Dept., Sunday School Teacher, Church Treasurer, and president of the Pastor Aide. She graduated from Hancock North Central High School in 1971. She obtained a degree in Culinary Arts at Jefferson Davis Jr. College. Imogene began her career in 1974 at the Waveland Resort Inn in Waveland, MS. She was a dedicated employee of 30 years, serving as the manager of the restaurant, food and beverage department.

Imogene is preceded in death by her parents, Grady Willis, Sr. and Elizabeth Willis Burse, and two brothers; Williams, Sr., and Andrew Willis, Sr.

Survivors included two sons; Attienne McNeely and Prince McNeely III, both of Waveland, MS., nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren, five sisters: Elizabeth Benoit, and Demetria Watkins both of Waveland, MS, Artimise Clemons, of Gulfport, MS, Ella Smith of Slidell, LA, and Virginia Willis, of TX, three brothers; Grady Willis Jr., of Waveland, MS, Phillip Willis Sr., of Pearlington MS, and Floyd Willis Sr., San Diego, CA, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. God-children, Shanaiwa Willis, Phillip Willis Jr., and Jermaine Willis.

Baylous Funeral Home is honored to serve the McNeely family, and we ask that you continue to cover them in thoughts and prayers throughout the difficult days ahead.