Mabel June Boswell

Published 7:10 pm Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Mabel June Boswell passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, in Vicksburg. She was 83.   

June was born on July 6, 1935, in Carbondale, Illinois, to J. Denard and Mabel (Mifflin) Stephenson. She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, George Stephenson and Ed Stephenson; one sister, Mary Jo Weber.

She is survived by one sister, Leatha Apkin of Highland, Illinois; four sons, Billy Boswell (Mary) of Lacombe, Louisiana, Paul Boswell of Ventura, California, John Boswell and Andrew Boswell, both of Vicksburg; one daughter, Trish Lloyd of Carpenter; ten grandchildren, six great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Visitation will be Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, from 12 to 1 p.m. at Frank J. Fisher Funeral Home. Service will be at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Dr.  Matt Buckles officiating. Interment will be held at a later date.   

Known by many, she was a member of First Baptist Church of Vicksburg, a long time employee of County Market Store and an avid Saints fan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vicksburg-Warren Humane Society or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.