February 23, 2005
Published 12:00 am Wednesday, February 23, 2005
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Essie McAllister
Essie McAllister died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, at her home. She was 71.
A longtime resident of St. Louis, Mo., Ms. McAllister had lived in Vicksburg for a number of years. She retired as a nursing assistant from Regency Medical Center in St. Louis. She was a veteran of the Air Force and a member of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Rhodes and Josephine Anderson Rhodes; a brother, Victor Knox; and a stepbrother, Robert Lee Harris.
She is survived by a nephew and nieces, including her caretaker Verda Clark Nailor of Vicksburg; and other relatives, including Susie Matthews of Mayersville and members of the Rhodes, Miller, Mays, Cary and Knox families.
Robbins Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.