We respectfully announce the passing of Mrs. Verleda Mitchell of Grantville, Georgia on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at her residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, January 2, 2023 at St. Paul CME Church in the Lone Oak Community. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Rev. Jim Allen, Pastor and Rev. Joe Geter, Eulogist.
Public viewing will be held on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Due to COVID-19 concerns, everyone in attendance at the viewing and the funeral must wear a mask.
Mrs. Verleda McCall Mitchell was born June 2nd, 1950, to the late Abram and Verna Harris McCall. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend. She departed this life surrounded by loved ones at her home on December 24th, 2022.
Mrs. Verleda McCall Mitchell graduated from Greenville Consolidated High School in 1968. Mrs. Verleda McCall Mitchell was a faithful member of St. Paul C.M.E Church for many years. Mrs. Verleda McCall Mitchell worked side by side with her husband Ernest , for over fifty years running Ernest Mitchell Contractors.
She was married to her loving husband Ernest Mitchell for 54 years.
Mrs. Verleda was preceded in death by her father and mother Abram and Verna McCall, and by five brothers and two sisters.
Mrs. Verleda leaves to cherish and honor her memory, husband Ernest Mitchell, her three daughters, Bonita Tinsley , Erica (Tony) Hoyle, Veronica (John)Allen, and her two sons , Ernest A Mitchell and Carlos (Sheron) Zachery; seventeen grandchildren Sanderius Stargill, Calandria Tinsley, Markevious Berkeley(Jessica), Lavaris Berkeley, Demarcus Tinsley, Deandrez Berkeley, Zy’Kerion and Zy’Keria Tucker, Rodney Colton Jr, Kimora Clark, Natyla Mitchell, Devante Allen, Eiress Mitchell, Evan Mitchell, Brittne Zachery and Brandon Zachery. Two great grandchildren, Kaidience Berkeley and Selina Berkeley, and Christopher Tucker. Also to cherish her memory are her eight sister in laws Mrs.Mollie McCall, Mrs.Mary( Stanley) Herring, Mrs.Brenda(Jerry) Reid, Mrs. Lucy (Archie) Flowers, Mrs. Rita Mitchell, Ms.Dorothea Mitchell, Ms.Marilyn Mitchell and Mrs. Juanita T Mitchell and three brother in laws Mr. Michael ( Sabrina) Mitchell, Mr. Robert (Meriam) Mitchell, and Mr. Ross Mitchell and also to cherish her memory is her god daughter Karen Jabaley and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Arrangements entrusted to Thrash and Sons Funeral Home.
Malinda Lucas sent Beautiful Dreams for Verleda McCall Mitchell - January 01, 2023
May you rest in heavenly peace. Love you always.
Jonathan Heard & Family
Elizabeth McCord sent The Peace Lily for Verleda McCall Mitchell - December 30, 2022
Condolences to the Mitchell Family on the lost of your love one. May God Comfort and bring you peace during your bereavement. Elizabeth McCord, John and Elvina Allen.
Living Spirit Dishgarden was sent for Verleda McCall Mitchell - December 30, 2022
Alan Tomberlin sent Beautiful Dreams for Verleda McCall Mitchell - December 29, 2022
Though our words can do little, we hope our thoughts and prayers will support you at this time. On Behalf of the Officers, Members and Staff of Local Union 72, we are sorry for your loss.
Patricia Allen sent Living Spirit Dishgarden for Verleda McCall Mitchell - December 27, 2022
Sending my love and deepest sympathy.
Love, Pat Allen and Family
Condolences to the Family Wesley and Pamela Dollar
We love and appreciate you more than you will ever know. May God send your family comfort in this time of your life Love Michael and Jade Stuermer
We offer our sincere thought and prayers to Earnest and the family. Verleda was a very caring and thoughtful person and will be truly missed.
We offer our sincere thought and prayers to Earnest and the family. Verleda was a very caring and thoughtful person and will be truly missed.
I hope the special memories that you guys made together will help get you through this difficult time.
Marilyn Mitchell
Our heartfelt condolences to the Mitchell family from the Jones family reunion may God continue to bless each of you.
Our sincere condolences are with you in your time of grief.Verleda was a dear friend as well as the entire Mitchell family. She always had such a beautiful spirit always happy to see you and just a joy to be around I will certainly miss her friendship and that beautiful spirit she will always hold a special place in my heart and the Jones Hawkins family will always cherish our special friendship we had with her and her family. May God continue to bless strengthen and comfort each of you and keep you in his care rest in peace my dear friend. Emma Jean Jones Hawkins
Praying for the family
PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY 🙏🏽
I send my condolences to the family and friends of Verleda.I met her through my good friend the late Mrs Lillie Buggs.She had a heart of gold. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.Rest in heavenly peace.
Sending our condolences to the family. You are in our prayers and our hearts! Mrs. Verleda was a very special person and friend to our family. We will miss her!
May God give you the peace during that surpasses all understanding!
Love, Jackie, Don and Courtney Dennis
You are the best mother anyone could ever have I will always love you until death and beyond ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Merry Christmas 🎄 I love you baby ♥️♥️♥️♥️
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