A memorial service for Mrs. Jena Jessica Hoover Barry, of Winona, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 17, in the Oliver Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Philip McRae will officiate the service.
Visitation will be held Monday, August 17, from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Oliver Funeral Home of Winona.
Mrs. Barry, 51, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026, at her home in Winona. She was born on June 27, 1975. She was a graduate of Delta State University and received her master’s degree at the University of Memphis. She received her law degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law and began her career as a practicing attorney. She was a member of Shongalo Presbyterian Church in Vaiden.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Barry; mother, Mary Glenda Wilkins Hoover; and many loving cousins and other family members. She was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Douglas Hoover; an infant brother and sister; grandparents, D.D. and Dot G. Wilkens and Rueben and Maudell Hoover; and uncle, Lamar Hoover.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shongalo Presbyterian Church, PO Box 137, Vaiden, MS 39176 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for the family during this difficult time. Love in Christ!
I am so sorry for your loss! Jena and I were childhood friends in Winona! She will be greatly missed!
Sending prayers to her family!
Mrs Hoover I am so very sorry for your loss. She knew how much everyone loved her because she loved back even harder. Praying for you
I hate to hear this news. My deepest sympathies go out for the family, she will be missed.
Glenda, so sorry to hear about Jena. Jena was such a sweet, loving little lady. I often think of the time when y’all first brought her home and what a good time several of us had a your home sitting in the floor admiring and playing with Jena. I am having some minor surgery on my eye on Monday so will not be able to get to Winona. Lots of prayers, thoughts and hugs for you.
Mike & I are praying for all the family & friends during g this time of great loss