Bulah Hosey, 85, of Magee, MS, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, Bulah lived a life defined by her deep love for those closest to her.
Visitation was held on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee, 302 Eighth Ave SW, Magee, MS. Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Dry Creek Baptist Church in Magee, MS. Burial followed in Dry Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Magee. Bro. Joe Metts and Bro. David Hayes officiated. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee was in charge of arrangements, 601-849-5031.
Family meant everything to Bulah. She found her greatest joy in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her love for them was unwavering. Whether it was offering wise words, a warm meal, or a comforting hug, she was the heart of the family — a steady, loving presence who made everyone feel cherished. Family gathering was a tradition she held dear and it meant more to her than most knew. She enjoyed the time she spent with her sisters and their husbands that treated her like their sister, and each of their children loved her and had their own special memories of Aunt Bulah.
Bulah cherished the time and memories that she had with her children and grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren. The memories of maw maw and papaw will be remembered and shared for generations to come. And there are many stories to be told and shared! She did enjoy the visits from Bro. Shelby and Ms. Barbara, Bro. Joe, and Bro. David and Ms. Judy.
Bulah will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her strength, and the love she showed in her own special way, bonds she had with some and the relationships she had with others. Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched so deeply.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Lee Hosey; daughter, Renee Stringer; father, Casey Bishop; mother, Inez White Bishop; brothers, Max Bishop, Dean Bishop, Jimmy Bishop, Donal Bishop, Lyle Bishop and Kirby Bishop; sisters, Lainey Raines, Zara Bishop; grandson, Corbin Hosey; granddaughter, Tazah Hosey; great-granddaughter, Charlee Jo Creel.
She is survived by her sons, Byron Hosey (Pamela) of Canton, MS, and Dane Hosey (Rhonda) of Mendenhall, MS; daughters, Donna Hosey (Jody Lott) of Hattiesburg, MS and Lane Eubanks (Mickey) of Magee, MS; nine grandchildren; 18 grea-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sisters, Clara Thomas (Jimmy), Nina Percell (Mike) and Reta Jackson (Randy); son-in-law, Jeff Stringer; brother-in-law, Billy Dale Hosey (Susan); and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family.
Pallbearers were Peyton Creel, Jordan Stringer, Aubrey Yates, Maddox McRae, Jayden Priest, Channon Stringer, Creel Workman, Axton Yates, and Ridge Myers.
Honorary pallbearers will be Zeke Yates, Drew Myers, Cody Moulds, Matt Workman, and Zeke Maddox.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapelmageemendenhall.com
