Mrs. Betty Jean Mikell, age 70, of Statesboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.

A lifelong resident of Bulloch County, Mrs. Mikell dedicated 36 years of service to the Bulloch County Board of Education as a beloved school bus driver—a role she took great pride in and cherished deeply.

She was a 1972 graduate of Southeast Bulloch High School and a devoted member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Over the years, she faithfully served in numerous capacities, including President of the Youth Department, member of the Mission Board, Deaconess Ministry, and Hospitality Committee. Her commitment to serving others was evident in every aspect of her life, and she willingly gave her time and talents wherever needed.

Mrs. Mikell loved her family, friends, and community, and she embraced life with joy and generosity.

She leaves to cherish her memories her loving husband, Mr. Walter Mikell of Statesboro, GA; her children, Walter Leon Mikell (Karen), Tom Cedric Ramon Mikell, Mary Louise Mikell-Joseph, and Zana Ciera Mikell, all of Statesboro, GA, 10 grands, 2 great grands, 2 adopted grands; a very special brother Mr. Eddie Floyd Thompson (Jan) of Pensacola Fla., sisters, Cleatice Lee (Willie) of Statesboro, GA, Arjean Holland (Ivory) of Brooklet, GA, and Shirley Shimoyama of Philadelphia, PA; brothers, Vick Thompson (Penny) of Eldora Farms, GA, John Paul Thompson, and Ernest Roberts(Linda), both of Statesboro, GA. Among those who will continue to celebrate her life are her godson's John Golden Jr., & Paul Denson, (Sylvia), goddauhhter Brittany Lee, and her god-brother, Donald Lockhart (Stacey), her godmother Mrs. Juanita Ellis, stepsiblings Rickey Houston, Jeannette Houston, and Annie Weaver along with a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025 from 6:00p.m.-7:30p.m. at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 121 Mt Olive Church Road, Register, GA 30452.

Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 11a.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, 1172 Nevils Denmark Road, Nevils, GA 31321. Rev. Darrell Hart, Eulogist.

Interment will be held at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church.

Friends may sign the online register book at www.craigrtremblefuneralhome.com.

Celebration of Life services are entrusted to the care of Craig R. Tremble Funeral Homes, Inc., Statesboro Chapel, 238 West Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458