Margaret "Tootsie" Rickles

SERVICES: THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 20162:00 P.M. MCCLAIN-HAYS CHAPELVISITATION: THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 201612:00 NOON UNTIL SERVICE TIMEINTERMENT: CEDARLAWN CEMETERYOFFICIATING: REV. BEN LAIRDMrs. Rickles, 87, of Philadelphia, MS, died Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at J. G. Alexander Nursing Home in Union, MS.  She was a native and lifelong resident of Neshoba County, and retired from Neshoba Central school cafeteria. Her hobbies were crocheting, gardening, reading and sewing.   Mrs. Rickles was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star.  Survivors include daughter, Kathy Rickles of Philadelphia and sons, Larry (Kayron) Rickles of Philadelphia, Lynn (Brenda) Rickles of Vicksburg, Gary (Darlene) Rickles of Vicksburg and Richard Rickles of Philadelphia; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; sister, Mavis Sharp of Wiggins; brother, Billy Jayroe of Philadelphia; and a host of nieces, nephews and their families. Mrs. Rickles was preceded in death by her husband, Jamie Rickles; sisters, Polly Sharp, Mildred Sharp, Frances Hicks, Jane Seaman, Audie Lee Jayroe and Nancy Louise Jayroe; and brothers, Willis Jayroe, Charles “Dub” Jayroe and Milton Jayroe, Jr.Pallbearers were Trent Rickles, Jamie Rickles, Ricky Rickles, Stuart Rickles, Mark Rickles and Jason Rickles.