Mattie Jean Elrod, 79 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Visitation will be Sunday, October 16th from 4-6pm at Darby Funeral Home. The funeral will be Monday, October 17th at 2pm at St. Paul AME Church with Rev. Ithiel Jones officiating. Interment will be Thursday, October 27th at 10am at Georgia National Cemetery. She is survived by:
Daughter - Glenda Elrod of Canton
Daughter - Daisy (Jerome Jr.) Benson of Jasper
Son - John David (Dedra) Elrod Jr. of Canton
Son - Larry Gene (Charlene) Elrod of LaFayette
Son - Warren Elrod of Canton
Son - Roy Elrod of Jasper
Son - Perry Elrod of Jasper
Son - Douglas (Michelle) Elrod of Marble Hill
Son - Byron Scott Elrod of Canton
Son - Avery Pie of Atlanta
Sister - Shirley Patrick of Canton
Sister - Dorothy Fitzpatrick of Canton
Brother - Sammy Roper Sr. of Fairmount
38 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren also survive
The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Elrod family.