Obituary

Delorice Spillman Mizell

March 10, 1938 - October 5, 2021

Delorice Spillman Mizell, age 83 and a resident of the Isabel Community passed away Tuesday morning October 5, 2021 at the PAM Hospital in Covington. She was born in Bogalusa on March 10, 1938 and was a longtime member of Isabel Baptist Church. Delorice served her church family as music director for many years and led the church choir. She worked in Bogalusa at Adam’s Hardware, ACE Hardware and later at King’s Hardware, where she served the public in the plumbing and other departments and also handled bookkeeping. Delorice most recently worked at Hall’s Hardware in Franklinton. She enjoyed taking care of her many plants and working in her vegetable and flower gardens. Delorice loved traveling to the Great Smoky Mountains every year and having her family over for Thanksgiving and Christmas, when she had her house beautifully decorated. She loved spending time with her family and adored her grandchildren.

Survived by: 2 Daughters and Sons in law: Debra and David Pigott of Isabel, Connie and Robert McDaniel of Franklinton; 5 Grandchildren and Spouses: Jeremy and Sheri Pigott, Jennifer Pigott, Michael McDaniel, Eric and Lauren McDaniel, Tyler Pigott; 6 Great-grandchildren: Andrew Pigott and his wife Allison, Weston Pigott, Lane Pigott, Carson Pigott, Caroline McDaniel, Wyatt McDaniel; 2 Brothers and Sisters in law: Hilton and Linda Spillman of Varnado, Jerry and Joyce Spillman of Bogalusa; Sister in law: Cynthia Spillman of Sumrall, MS; Also numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends

She was preceded in death by her son Johnny Everette Mizell, husband O.J. Mizell, mother Leila Savoy, father Jerry Everette Spillman and brother Earl Spillman.

Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Thursday October 7th from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm and after 9:00 am on Friday. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 11:00 am Friday with Rev. Jeff Mizell officiating. Burial will follow in the Mizell Cemetery.