Mrs. Florene M. Privette

November 25, 1921 - October 2, 2020

Mrs. Florene Mitchell Privette, 98 of Cordele, died on Friday, October 2, 2020 at her residence after a lengthy illness The graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Mike Carter will officiate. Mrs. Privette was born on November 25, 1921 in Turner County, to the late John Whipple and Lizzie Hobby Mitchell. She had lived in Crisp County since 1968 and was a military housewife. Mrs. Privette retired from Crisp County where she worked as a school bus driver. She enjoyed crocheting and cooking, but most importantly spending time with her friends and family, especially her grand, great grand and great great grandchildren. Mrs. Privette was a former member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Steven Privette of Texas, James Privette Jr., (Dian) of Tucker, GA., Hilda "Tina" Privette Branch (Hermon) of Cordele and Donna Sherryl Privette Bozeman (Connie Lee) of Sumner; sisters, Ruby Bowermeister of Norman Park and Frances Lupton of Loganville, GA.; 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Privette was preceded in death by her husband, James Privette on July 7, 1996 and a son, Ralph Privette; siblings, J.W. Mitchell, Ray Mitchell, Roger Mitchell, Donald Mitchell, Vera Lucille Mitchell and Jeffie Mae Mitchell Basset. Please sign our online guest registry at www.banksfh.com. Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester is in charge of arrangements.