Venesta Stovall, 65

March 15, 1961  –  May 17, 2026

Starkville-Venesta Stovall lived 65 years here on earth and entered eternity on Sunday, May 17, 2026 from Baptist Hospital-Starkville after a long period of declining health. Born in Chicago on March 15, l961 to Jonah and Eloise Stovall, she grew up in the Pheba Community , lived several years in Waterloo, Iowa and had resided in Starkville the last 20 years. A strong, independent personality who knew her boundaries, Venesta has been disabled for most of her adult life. She enjoyed housekeeping, was a singer in a Band, loved to cook great meals for her large family and many friends. Venesta had a green thumb and enjoyed her plants. Don’t ask her to go, for she loved traveling! Her personality was large and she enjoyed life as best she could with her disabilities. Her 6 children, numerous grandchildren and extended family were her joy and pride.

The family will have a private family service. There will be no local visitation. Holland Funeral Directors-Tupelo is honored to be assisting the family. (662 840 5000)

Venesta leaves behind to mourn her passing 5 daughters, Cassandra Cousins (Rufus) of Jackson, Tywanda Tallie (Robert) of Calhoun City, April Roberson and Ebony Roberson both of Starkville and Reaunta Roberson of West Point; a son, Dennis Roberson of West Point; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and a large extended family of nieces, nephews and cousins. 3 brothers and 2 sisters survive as well. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eloise Stovall, her grandmother, Mary Ann Garner and a granddaughter, Shamaesha Quinn.

Condolences may be posted to Venesta’s memorial page at hollandfuneraldirectors.com/obits

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