Van Joe Dennis Mickens Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Van Joe Dennis Mickens (Sumter, South Carolina), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 25, 2026 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As Van departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Van. Though Van may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

She was predeceased by: her husband James Wilson Mickens; and her parents, Purvis Dennis and Mable Graham Dennis.