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Verilla Blue

1928 - 2017

Verilla Blue obituary, 1928-2017, Columbus, OH

BORN

1928

DIED

2017

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Diehl-Whittaker Funeral /Cremation Services

720 East Long Street

Columbus, Ohio

Verilla Blue Obituary

Blue, Verilla
1928 - 2017
Rev. Verilla V. Johnson Blue, 88, born November 14, 1928 in Como, MS, departed this life Friday, September 15, 2017. Rev. Blue received an associate's degree from Columbus State Community College, and continued her education by taking various courses and classes to enhance her personal development. Employed at The Ohio State University Medical Center for many years, she retired as their Environmental Service Manager. She was a faithful member of The Columbus Bible Way Church for 50+ years, where she was ordained into the Ministry on April 9, 1995, under the Pastorate of Dr. William Talley, III. Her love, dedication, and commitment to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her church was very evident in her walk and talk. As a teacher of the Gospel, sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with youth and adults alike, Rev. Blue served in numerous leadership capacities over the years. Because she was very active in her community and city, she received commendations from the Ohio House of Representatives, Metropolitan Democratic Women's Club, Columbus City Council, and various community organizations. Rev. Blue was preceded in death by parents Artis and Vasa Johnson, brothers John Terry and John Willie Johnson, sister Ophelia Johnson, and grandchildren Faith and Hope. She leaves to cherish her memory, her three sons, James (Grace), Monte (Charmaine), and David (Crystal); 13 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Varnia Johnson; close family friends, Orval Wright and Cindy Stewart; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Celebration of Life 7 p.m. Friday, September 29, 2017 at Columbus Bible Way Church, 2660 Rhoads Ave., where her family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until the start of service. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estate. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. To read her extended obituary and express condolences to the Blue family, please visit Rev. Blue's online memory book at www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 26 to Sep. 28, 2017.
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Our sincere sympathy is with you. May the beautiful words of John 6:40 bring you comfort and hope in the days ahead.

The Smiths

October 4, 2017

Nicole Blue

September 30, 2017

Grandmother Blue fought a good fight and finished her race. We love you and we will cherish the many memories we have. What a phenomenal woman!!

Nicole Blue

September 30, 2017

TO THE BLUE/JOHNSON FAMILY...IT HAS BEEN TRULY AN HONOR & GREAT LEARNING EXPERIENCE TO HAVE SERVED AS A CAREGIVER,FRIEND & CONFIDANTE TO REV. BLUE. HER NEVER ENDING, GOD-FEARING SPIRIT WAS ONGOING AND RADIATED EVERYWHERE WE WENT,AN ENLIGHTENMENT TO ALL WHO CAME INTO HER PRESENCE.ONE OF THE WORLDS GREATESS PRAYER WARRIORS HAS LEFT OUR PRESENCE AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. I PRAY THAT EACH ONE OF YOU WILL REMEMBER THE GOOD MEMORIES SHE LEFT WITH YOU IN THE DAYS TO COME AND THEY WILL BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE AND A WARM FEELING IN YOUR HEART. AGAPE,MS.CYNDI

CYNDI STEWART

September 29, 2017

Well done job. May your new journey in Jesus Christ be abundantly blessed.

Rosanne Bray

September 29, 2017

To the most beautiful Grandmother in the world! I love you and I'm truly going to miss you!

Vicki Blue

September 28, 2017

To the Blue family :
Thank you for sharing your mother, grandmother and friend.

Fred and Audrey Berry

September 27, 2017

My sincere condolences to the Blue family in the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort give your family peace and strength to endure this most difficult time, as you continue to reflect on cher ished memories of Verilla. Psalms 29:11

September 27, 2017

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Columbus Bible Way Church

2660 Rhoads Ave., OH

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29

Celebration of Life

7:00 p.m.

Columbus Bible Way Church

2660 Rhoads Ave., OH

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720 East Long Street, Columbus, OH 43203

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