Wynette Gainey McBeath

Published 1:41 pm Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Wynette Gainey McBeath went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Merit Health at the age of 87. She was born in Lake, Mississippi on June 5, 1937. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth McBeath; her sisters, Sue Broussard and Angelia Knight; her son-in-law, Joe Bonelli; and daughter-in-law, Sylvia McBeath.

In 1964, she and her family moved to Vicksburg, where she was an extremely dedicated employee, serving as office manager for Donnell Builders and as property manager for Oakmont Manor Apartments for numerous years. She later continued her career as a devoted employee, serving as office manager for Batesville Casket Company, a subsidiary of Hillenbrand Industries.

One of the greatest joys of her life was traveling with her husband extensively through the United States and Canada in their Airstream RV, visiting all states with the exception of Rhode Island and Hawaii. They were lifetime members of the Wally Byam Caravan Club International. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Marla Bonelli; son, Kim McBeath (Laurie); and daughter, Lisa Ferreri (Gary). She is also survived by grandsons, Joseph Michael Bonelli Jr. (Hannah) and John McBeath Bonelli; granddaughter, Megan Ferreri Cloud (Brett); great-grandchildren, Halle Grace Bonelli, Elizabeth (Liza) James Bonelli, Joseph (Tripp) Michael Bonelli III, Gaines McBeath Bonelli, Kendall Cloud and Dawson Cloud. She is survived by her siblings, Malcolm Gainey, Jimmy Gainey (Linda) and Debra Gainey; numerous nieces, nephews and her beloved poodle, Bitsy.

The family wishes to express their appreciation for the kindness and excellent care provided by the doctors and medical care staff of the Intensive Care Unit at Merit Health, Vicksburg.

The family is honoring her wishes for her remains to be united with her loving husband. A Private Family Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate any donations be made to First Presbyterian Church or a charity of choice.