Ms. Veola Hymes

Ms. Veola Hymes

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Veola Hymes Obituary

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Ms. Veola Hymes passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the age of 92. She was born June 30, 1933, to the late Reuben Ferrell and Ida Belle Wilson Ferrell in Columbus.

The Memorial Service for Ms. Hymes will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the Chapel at Progressive.

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