Velda Lou Calhoun Obituary
The world bids farewell to Velda Lou Calhoun of Silver Creek, Mississippi, born in Monticello, Mississippi, departing on October 17, 2025 at the age of 64. Velda leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Velda Lou Calhoun or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her husband Gene Bennett; her son Stephen Barnett; her parents, Robert Dyess and Mary Lou Turner Dyess; and her brother Jackie Dyess.
She is survived by: her sons, Brian Barnett (Cindy) and Jackie Ward of Silver Creek, MS; her siblings, Jimmy Dyess (Missy) and Kay Dyess; her grandchildren, Austin Barnett (Sara), Michael Barnett (Kiera), Kayla Carr (Curtis), Jessica Barber, Cody Norris, Ember Pearson and Steven Norris; and her stepgrandchildren, Jessica Smith (Dawson) and Michael Littlejohn (Chelsea). She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the New Life Church (1095 F E Sellers Hwy, Monticello, MS 39654). A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
