Westbrooks Funeral Home

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day to those that made the ultimate sacrifice… “All gave some, some gave all”

~ May 1, 1865 newly freed blacks gave Union soldiers a proper burial that were discovered in a mass grave. This is said to be the origin of

05/17/2026

is how we respond to a loss, most commonly through death. However losing a job, or someone through divorce, and dealing with illnesses can also bring about a grief response. There are stages to grief, Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. They can occur in any order and stages may be repeated during your grieving process. Grief is an individual response and differs for each person.

, the second D. Depression can be described as a serious change in mood or attitude with strong feelings of sadness, emptiness, and even a loss of interest in activities. ***If you are dealing with serious and frequent episodes of depression you may want to seek medical treatment. There is someone available to listen and medication is also prescribed in some instances. *** A loss of a loved one can lead to sad feelings and feeling empty. The lack of interest in activities can be overwhelming. A strong support group or network could help in this area. Spending time with others, attempting to be involved in activities is a positive way to deal with depression. Maybe that time spent with someone or engaging in a project can provide some relief, even if only for a short time. Those feeling are likely to come back when you finish or see something that reminds you of your loss. In order to find the light at the of the tunnel and come out of darkness or depression lean on your faith, trust God to bring you out and see you through .

The LORD is near to the heartbroken and He saves those who are crushed in spirit (contrite in heart, truly sorry for their sin). Psalm 34:18 AMP

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day💕 in remembrance of . Gone too soon !
September 21, 1942 - October 26, 2000

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day, Ladies today is your day!

05/09/2026

Today help us honor the memory of . Michael was born January 24, 1966, he departed from this life On this day, May 9, 2001, twenty-five years ago. Michael had a big heart and a big smile. He left an impact on those who knew him and lasting memories we still cherish. Help us remember him today by leaving a comment or ❤️.

05/02/2026

is how we respond to a loss, most commonly through death. However losing a job, or someone through divorce, and dealing with illnesses can also bring about a grief response. There are stages to grief, Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. They can occur in any order and stages may be repeated during your grieving process. Grief is an individual response and differs for each person.

…. Let’s talk about it …. You may wonder how can you bargain with death or with grief. This stage often includes questions, questions we ask ourselves or ask God. The what ifs, what if I had done more, what if I had been there, what if I listened… We may ask God to take someone else, or ask for more time to get things right. These scenarios would be looked at as the bargaining stage. Even Jesus, bargained while grieving, but his faith sustained Him….
And He went a little further, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it is possible let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. Matthew 26:39 AMP

And one of my favorite scriptures… Trust the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5&6 AMP

Leaning on your faith can help you recover from grief.

04/25/2026

where sympathy is expressed through sincere service

04/25/2026

04/25/2026

James Edward Moore, 63, was born October 8, 1962, he departed this life April 16, 2026 at his residence. He professed hope in Christ at an early age and became a member of Jolly Chapel MB Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Harvey Sr. And India Moore, 2 brothers; Harvey Moore, Jr. and John Moore, three sisters; Essie Dean McPherson, Willie Ann Franklin, Joann Ware, 2 nephews, an a great-nephew.
He leaves to cherish his memories, 2 sisters; Norma Patrick and Joann (Kelly) Page, 2 brothers; Leon Moore and Terry Wayne Moore, 2 aunts; Mary Young and Versie Jennings, 1 uncle Lee Huggins and a host of nieces, nephews cousins and friends.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11 AM at Jolly Chapel MB Church in Okolona, MS, burial will follow in the church cemetery.

04/22/2026

For God did not send the Son into the world to judge and condemn the world [that is, to initiate the final judgement of the world], but that the world might be saved through Him. John 3:17 AMP