(From Parker Mortuary)Rev. Verdia L. Miller-Anderson, spirit was called home to be with the LORD on early Sunday, October 24, 2021 in Palm Bay Florida.
She was born in Kerens, Navarro County, Texas on June 16, 1942 she was the daughter of C. J. and Zella (Granville) Smith.
She attended Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Joplin, Missouri, where she was a Sunday School Teacher for the small children; and a member of the church, Home Missionary Group, “the Dorcus Circle."
Verdia has touched many lives during her lifetime; she stated: “I cannot change my past, but I can change my future through Christ who gives me strength." She believed/trusted that God would one day release her from prison, THIS miracle did happen in June 2018. What a joyful year she had to once again be free and spend time with family and friends. She wanted to continue her ministry in the outside world, as well as come back inside the prison to minister to fellow inmates when the opportunity arises. Sadly, this was not to be after a long illness.
Verdia loved the Lord Jesus Christ, with all her heart. On April 23, 1988 at the Chillicothe Correctional Center in Chillicothe Missouri, Reverend Kelly of Trinity Baptist Church, in Saint Joseph, Missouri had a special service to license her to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. On August 27, 1989, at the Chillicothe Correctional Center in Chillicothe Missouri, Reverend Kelly of Trinity Baptist Church, in Saint Joseph, Missouri had a special service to ordain her.
In December 1989, long-term women were transported back to Renz Correctional Center, in Cedar City, Missouri, where she resumed her ministry work under Chaplain Anderson. She assisted and guided over 500 people to accept Jesus into their heart and lives. She also initiated the song service throughout the week.
Survivors include her daughter Chrystal Rodriguez of West Melbourne, Florida, step-brother James Cummings of Troy, Michigan and step-sister Evon Choate of Fort Worth, Texas. Her extended family members and friends, Camilla Smith, Yvelda Shannon, and Joseph Delonte Johnson of Joplin, MO; Jamell Martin, in New Jersey; Stewart and Nancy Johnson, Sheena Eastburn of Missouri; and host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and family friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Anderson Jr; her father C.J. Smith and mother Zella (Granville) Smith; step-mother Ruby Smith; her daughter Janice Martin; her sister Wilma Shannon; her brother Joe Carter.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in Parkway Cemetery with Pastor Samuel Nero officiating.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Parker Mortuary from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
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