Who We Are
About Junior Auxiliary of Laurel
Junior Auxiliary is a national non-profit organization that encourages members to render charitable services which are beneficial to the general public, with particular emphasis on children.
The Junior Auxiliary of Laurel, MS began in 1932 with 23 charter members. JA of Laurel continues to grow and thrive, serving the children of Jones county and the city of Laurel. Current members volunteer their time and talents to community projects by addressing educational, health, cultural and social needs. JA of Laurel hosts several fundraisers throughout the year to support our projects that are beneficial to the children in our community.
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2025–2026 Executive Board

Brittany Kerr
President

Amanda Mathews
1st Vice President

Katie Sumrall
2nd Vice President & Provisional Trainer

Andrea Pacific
Recording Secretary

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Assistant Recording Secretary

Elizabeth Pitts
Corresponding Secretary

Kelley Winstead
Treasurer & Finance

Daphne Johnson
Assistant Treasurer

Mary Beth Caldwell
Project Evaluation

Ivey Holder
Education

Acie Hamilton
Shareholders

Hannah Shows
Public Relations

Julie Russell
Life & Associate Liaison

Jody Holloway
Treasurer Ex-Officio
Current Members
Meet Our Members
Class of 2020–2021
Katy Bateman
Mary Beth Caldwell
Kaily Cockrell
Courtney Agee
Brooke Davis-Jefcoat
Mary Katherine Morgan
Emily Pickering
Class of 2021–2022
Megan Clark
Jody Holloway
Amanda Mathews
Mary Ousley
Claire Thames
Jamie Williams
Kelley Winstead
Class of 2022–2023
Danielle Ashley
Shawna Herron
Daphne Johnson
Brittany Kerr
Alise Mathews
Anna Morgan
Mary Morgan Surrett
Tamia Taylor
Kelly Tullos
Class of 2023–2024
Katie Beth Axton
Kaylie Buckley
Marianna Evans
Kimberly Farrell
Leigha Hagan
Acie Hamilton
Taylor Holifield
Susan Ladd
Emily Nester
Andrea Pacific
Betsy Powell
Elizabeth Pitts
Hannah Shows
Katie Sumrall
Kalea Thigpen
Natalie Thurman
Brittney Welborn
Class of 2024–2025
Alex Arnold
Melicia Teya Cooper
Amber Gieger
Ivey Holder
Haley Hollomon
Marissa Landon
Tiffany Ridgeway
Julie Russell
Alicia Walker
2025–2026 Provisional Class
Anna Claire Burge
Megan Cooke
Sara Kathryn Diffey
Halea Eidson
Payton Hodo
Shasta Husband
Lexi Lindsey
Peyton Moran
Sheree Rivers
Madison Sumrall
Emily White
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Check Out Our Event Gallery
Take a look at highlights from our projects, fundraisers, and community events that showcase the Junior Auxiliary of Laurel’s mission in action.
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