Mavis Clemmons Derden Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mavis Clemmons Derden (Clinton, Mississippi), who passed away on February 18, 2019 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mavis Clemmons Derden to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elvin Elijah and Ada Woolbright Clemmons; her husband James William "Bill" Derden; her son James William "Jimmy" Derden, Jr.; and her sisters, Gladys Clemmons McGahey and Hilda Clemmons Bruner.
She is survived by: her daughters, Beverly Derden Fatherree (Ben) and Melissa Derden Black (Harry); her grandchildren, Amy Derden Smith (John), Kelly Derden Myers (Lee), Sara Derden Dismuke (Trent), Heather Farris Bennett (Russell), Catherine Farris Peterson (Brandon), Emily Black and William Black (Katie); and her daughter-in-law Cassie Ivey Derden. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
If you would like to remember Mama, please consider making a donation in her name to the Bill Derden Memorial Scholarship at Hinds Community College, P.O. Box 1100, Raymond, MS 39154, or the cemetery fund at Beersheba Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1736 Beersheba Road, Columbus, MS 39702.
