Midgie Bell Hodge

Calhoun City – Midgie Bell Miller Hodge, 77, passed away at her residence on Monday, June 29, 2015. Born on February 16, 1938, in Monroe County, she was a daughter of the late Will and Midgie Bell Hathcock Miller.

She graduated from Smithville High School, Class of 1955. On August 16, 1974, Midgie married Marcus Hodge. Before becoming a homemaker, she had worked in the assembly department with General Electric for 15 years and later in the packaging department for Kellogg in Memphis. Midgie was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Her family, especially her grandchildren, was a very significant part of her life. Having a big heart for animals, she loved her cats and dogs and supported her local Humane Society. Midgie loved to sew and crochet; talking with people; making quilts; and collecting dolls, and angel and fairy figurines. She enjoyed listening to Elvis Presley.

Survivors include her spouse of nearly 41 years, Marcus Hodge, Calhoun City; daughter, Rebecca Harrison (Christopher), Calhoun City; sons, David Overall (Deborah), Memphis, and Bobby Hodge, Calhoun City; sisters, Nellie Parish, Hatley, Virginia Parish, Arlington, TX, Ruth Stanford, Bigbee, Jean Roberts, Memphis, and Eunice Stevens, Fulton; grandchildren, Jason and Tiffany Gann; Tyler Hodge; Cole and Erin Overall; great-grandchildren, Keeston Mitchell and Hunter Gann; a host of nieces & nephews; and special friend, Jean Bryant.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Martha Mae East, Louise Parham, and Jewell Thorn; and brothers, Dow, Dan, and Clarence Miller.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1 PM, Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at E. E. Pickle Funeral Home, Amory, with Bro. Carlton Hodge officiating.

Visitation will be from 11 AM – 12:50 PM, Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to one’s local Humane Society or a charity of choice.

Memories and condolences may be shared with her family at EEPickleFuneralHome.com.