Vermelle Atkinson Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Vermelle Atkinson of Valdosta, Georgia, who passed away on March 16, 2021, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Vermelle Atkinson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie Clifton and Dovie Snipes Thomas; her husband Lamar "Bobby" Atkinson; and her siblings, W. C., Jimmy Lee, Grady Thomas, Bernice Waters and Geneva Yarberry Newsom.
She is survived by: her children, Terry Lamar Atkinson of West Green, GA and Rhenda Faye Parker (Richard Rex) of Valdosta, GA; her brother Dan Thomas (Linda) of Millwood, GA; her grandchildren, Rheanna Sewell of Statesboro, GA, Jessica Miller of Statesboro, GA, Rhett Parker of Tampa, FL and Reis Parker of Valdosta, GA; and her great grandchildren, Harrison Miller and Reed Sewell. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Due to COVID-19, Sims Funeral Home Inc. will require all guests and attendees to wear appropriate medical grade face-masks and maintain social distancing at all times while visiting our facility, and highly encouraged at our services outside of our facility.
