Verdell Amos's obituary , Passed away on April 17, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina

Verdell Amos

January 3, 1942 - April 17, 2026 (84 years old)

Durham, North Carolina

Verdell Amos's obituary , Passed away on April 17, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina

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Ellis D. Jones & Sons Funeral Home

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Verdell Amos

January 3, 1942 - April 17, 2026 (84 years old)

Durham, North Carolina

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Verdell Amos Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Verdell Amos (Durham, North Carolina), whose life came to an end on April 17, 2026 at the age of 84, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Verdell's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Verdell's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may she find rest in the embrace of eternity.

She was predeceased by: her significant other Esthus Amos, Jr.; her sister Annie Ruth Crittenden Johnson; and her parents, Fred Bascomb, Sr. and Porsha Bascomb. She is survived by: her brother Fred Bascomb, Jr. (Angela) of Tuskegee, AL; her children, Wanda Bascomb Montgomery (Ronald) of Dallas, TX, Cedrica Dionne Miller of Los Angeles, CA, Lynne Shelese Amos Carter (Delano) of Atlanta, GA and Esthus Christopher Amos of Baltimore, MD.; and her grandchildren, Courtney Allen Smith of Raleigh, NC, Alex Montgomery of Dallas, TX, Taylor Miller Kennedy of Los Angeles, CA and Kobe Amos of New York, NY.. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ellis D. Jones & Sons Funeral Home



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April 23, 2026

Sharon Blake lit a candle

“In loving memory of Mrs. Verdell Amos. May this flame remind the hearts of our St Mark family of how you quietly supported us through so many years of peace and joy. Take your rest Queen. With deepest sympathies.”


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