Mrs. Clytee Pounds-Word was born January 7, 1952 in Shannon, MS, to the late Mr. David Lee & Mrs. Arthur Pounds and was later raised by the late Mr. Hollis Nichols.Clytee was the 3 rd out of 5 children.

Clytee was a quiet & humble person who loved the Lord & her family. Her favorite scripture was 2 Timothy 4:7. She believed in telling people how she felt about them while they were able to see & hear it.

She is proceeded in death by her son, Ponce "Boo" D. Word Jr., her parents, Mr. David Pounds, Mrs. Archers & Mr. Hollis Nichols, 1 sister, Mary Helen Pounds, her in laws, Mr. Tommie Lee & Mrs. Idaho Lee Word, 4 brother in laws, Mr. Dallas Blair, Mr. Gary L. Word, Mr. Johnnie Word, Mr. Conrad Williams. 2 sister & brother in laws, Mrs. Ida Jean (George) Hurssey & Mrs. Brenda Gail (Johnnie) Dean.

Clytee confessed & accepted Christ at an early age at Jerusalem M.B Church were she was a lifetime member. She was a working member as the Secretary of Sunday School and the President of the Usher Board.

She finished her education at Mooreville High School in Lee County, MS. She entered the workforce working 10 years at Blue Bell in Plantersville, MS. On Oct. 13, 1972, she married her bestfriend, Mr. Ponce D. Word. They welcomed their son, Ponce "Boo" Jr. On Oct. 13, 1976. In 1989 Clytee started working at Lane Furniture in Verona , MS. After 25 years in 2014, of hard work she was blessed to be able to be able to retire and
spend time with her family, her husband, son,and her sisters.

Clytee leaves to cherish her memories and legacy. Her devoted husband, Mr. Ponce D. Word, Sr of 53 years. Her step daughter, Amanda Shumpert, 2 grand children, Charad Cameron and Ashley Cameron. 1 sister Mrs. Gloria Jean Blair, 2 brother's Mr. Danny Nichols and Mr. Paul Nichols. 2 sister in laws, Mrs. Barbara Williams and Mrs. Alemetra Word. 2 brother's in law, Mr. Tommie Edward (Carol)Word and Mr. Michael
Word. A dedicated best friend, MS. Jimmy Walker. A host of nieces, nephews, family and friends to cherish her memories.