Chyrell Umfress

Chyrell Sue Bickerstaff Umfress, 82, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Friday, October 16, 2026.  Chyrell was born on March 30, 1944 in Nettleton to the late Corbett and Jennie Monaghan Bickerstaff.  She attended Pine Grove and Amory Schools.  Chyrell married Gary Umfress on July 15, 1961.  She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who took great pride in caring for her family as a homemaker.  Her family was her world and she enjoyed every moment spent with them.  Chyrell enjoyed fishing in her younger years, tending to her flowers and watching Fox News.  She was a member of Bigbee Baptist Church.  

Chyrell is survived by her husband of 65 years, Gary Umfress, Amory; daughters, Cindy Minga (Randy), Splunge Community and Tish Minga, Amory and Russell Minga, Splunge Community; son, Stephen Umfress, Becker; grandchildren, Josh Minga (Katy), Mitch Minga (Ashlan), Matt Minga (Leigh Ann), Adam Minga (Brittany) and Eric Minga; great grandchildren, Ada and Eden Minga, Kaylee and Jessa Minga, Matti Rae and Maggie Gene Minga, Saylior Brooke Gray and Brayden McDonald; a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to her parents, Chyrell is preceded in death by her siblings, CB Bickerstaff, Joe Bickerstaff, Ann Smith, Kay Whitlock, Judy Boone, Carolyn Cox and Deanna Thornton.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Cleveland Moffett Funeral Home in Amory with Bro. Randy Minga and Bro. Adam, Minga officiating.  Burial will follow in Haughton Memorial Park.  Pallbearers will be Josh Minga, Matt Minga, Mitch Minga, Adam Minga, Eric Minga and Russell Minga.  

Visitation will be held prior to the service on Sunday from 12 PM until 2 PM.