Ida Mae Day Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ida Mae Day of Columbus, Georgia, who passed away on December 18, 2025 at the age of 74. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ida Mae Day to pay them a last tribute.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Ida leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Hockles Holloway and Sarah James; her sons, Eddie C. Miles, John C. Miles and Frederick Miles; and her siblings, James Holloway (Big Jimmy), Hockles Holloway, Jr. (Uncle Fat), Mattie James of Fort Mitchell, AL. and Louise Watkins (Lou) of Fort Mitchell, AL..
She is survived by: her daughter Bernice Austin (Clifford, Jr.) of Columbus, GA. She is also survived by four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
