Ms. Agnes C. Southerland, 89, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Pine View Health and Rehabilitation in Waynesboro, MS. She was born in Batesville, MS on Friday, August 30, 1935, to the late William and Elizabeth Hood. She was a member of Southern Methodist Church of Waynesboro. She retired as a group home caregiver.

Ms. Southerland is preceded in death by her parents, William and Elizabeth Hood; daughter, Yvonne "Squeaky" Buckley; brother, Roger Hood; sister, Sarah Dean; grandson, Daniel Walker. She is survived by her son, Michael Southerland (Kaye) of Daytona, FL; daughter, Patricia Walker (John) of Waynesboro, MS; 5 grandchildren, Johnny Walker (Shaina), Joshua Walker (Debra), Joseph Walker (Morgan), Misti Hoover, and Kayle Beth Southerland; Granddaughter-In-Love, Amanda Ward; 14 great grandchildren with one on the way; a host of very special nieces and nephews that she loved as her own.

Visitation for Ms. Southerland will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, August 25, 2025, at Freeman Funeral Home, 1305 Skyland Drive, Waynesboro, MS. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Walker Family Cemetery in Wayne County, MS with Rev. Raymond Jeffcoat officiating. Interment will be in Walker Family Cemetery in Wayne County, MS. Pallbearers are Johnny Walker, Joshua Walker, Joseph Walker, Jasen Walker, Jagger Walker, and Chris Swindle.