Carolyn Mizell Owens transitioned from earth to glory on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Carolyn was born on June 17, 1946 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Charlie and Lillian Mizell, Jr. She was raised in the Liberty Park section of Norfolk. She is a 1964 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School.
Carolyn accepted Christ at an early age and joined Second Calvary Baptist Church. Carolyn was a Golden Age member of the church, having held membership at Second Calvary for over sixty years. She retired from Montgomery Ward Department Store after twenty years of service.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, George Leonard Mizell, Sr. Carolyn leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband of 42 years, Joseph Douglas Owens of Portsmouth, Virginia; a son, Derrick Johnson, Sr. of Portsmouth, Virginia; a daughter, Jolynn Wood (Randolph) of Warsaw, Virginia; a devoted sister, Joyce Mizell Huskey of Portsmouth, Virginia; one grandson, Derrick Johnson, Jr. of Norfolk, Virginia; one granddaughter, Bianca Wood of Chesapeake, Virginia; one special nephew, Brandon Huskey of Portsmouth, Virginia and a host of brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends.
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Joan Wells says
April 24, 2018 at 5:26 pmJoe, Derrick, Jolynn and Family,
Heaven has received a real treasure! Carolyn was one of the first neighbors we met when we moved to Portsmouth, she became such a dear friend. The love and care she showed Jennifer and then later Tiffany will never be forgotten! We shared many laughs and many tears. Our hearts grieve for all of you, but we know she is in a far better place and we’ll all be re-united one day. Cherish your memories. Our deepest sympathy to all of you!
Beverly “Helping Hands” Grove Church says
April 25, 2018 at 5:37 pmMr Owens and family my heart is heavy for I know how it feels to loose a love one, I can tell you the sadness will sudside and leave happiness in its place, the memories of good times, loving care, even scolding conversation that
came with love will leave a smile on your face.
Jolynn says
December 14, 2018 at 4:01 amI love you Mommy.