Ozelle Courtney

Published 10:01 am Thursday, December 10, 2015

Ozelle Courtney died Dec. 3, 2015, in Rolling Fork. She was 92 years old.

Born to Ples Sheppard and Zenobia Blackwell in Delta City, on Aug. 9, 1923, she lived in Rolling Fork most of her life, where she owned and operated Courtney’s Store.

Survivors include a son, Walton Courtney Jr. of Rolling Fork; and one grandchild.

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A graveside service will be Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, at Mound Cemetery in Rolling Fork with Norman Maranto officiating.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Glenwood Funeral Home in Rolling Fork.