A delightful, bright, vivacious, young 2nd grader, Patera “PJ” Cortez McGee met his Master on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, after a sudden illness. PJ was the joy of all!! He loved going to school, was athletic, loved his parents, siblings, his hundreds of friends at Joyner School, and all his teachers. He loved attending Cornerstone Church with his family where he was very involved in youth activities. PJ brought sunshine wherever he was and his warm, inviting personality was a joy and much encouragement to all who met him. He will be missed sorely by his Mom and Dad, his siblings and his extended family from Joyner Elementary. The Master proclaimed, “Suffer the Little Children to Come Unto Me for Such Is the Kingdom of God.” PJ is now returned to his Creator, a perfect angel in the celestial kingdom, just in time for the celebration of the birth of the Baby Jesus.
PJ is survived by his parents, Crystal and Patera, Sr; his siblings, Macrio Sawyer, Ketera “Shea” McGee, and Alexis McGee; his grandparents; aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A service celebrating his life will be held at 11 AM Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 at the Cornerstone Church on Briar Ridge in East Tupelo with Pastor Jeff Robbins officiating, and with his parents and other family members speaking. Visitation will be from 3 PM-6PM Friday at Holland Funeral Directors, Tupelo Chapel, who are honored to serve their friends.
The family has asked that any memorials be made to Joyner Elementary School, 1201 Joyner Avenue, Tupelo, MS. 38804.
Condolences may be posted at hollandfuneraldirectors.com.
A full obituary will follow after Christmas.
