Velma Jean

Word

Velma Jean Word was born on November 18, 1956, to the late Bobbie Shannon and the late Oliver Shannon. She departed this life on Friday, May 20, 2022, at her home at the age of 65.

Velma confessed to Christ at an early age and joined Springhill Missionary Baptist Church in Nettleton, Mississippi, where she was a Sunday School teacher, usher, and missionary. She later joined Bread of Life where she served as an usher and missionary.

She was grateful for the love, care, and support of the community.

She leaves to cherish her memories: her beloved husband, Fredrick Word, Sr.; son, Fredrick Word, Jr.; daughter, Shamberly Word; two grandsons, Malik Word and Kayleb Word; granddaughter, Braci Wallace; special grandson, Brayson Wallace; three sisters, Lorretta (David) Mack, Shirley
Scales, and Teresa (Donald) Clay; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members, and friends.