Mrs. Verla Lee Todd, a resident of Antioch, TN., former resident of Montgomery, AL., passed away July 2, 2025. Family hour will be Friday, July 11, 2025 in Ross-Clayton Funeral Home Chapel from 6:00-7:00 P.M. Funeral service will be Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. Burial will follow in Alabama Heritage Cemetery.

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“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing” (2 Tim. 4:7-8 NIV).

On July 2, 2025, Mrs. Verla Lee Todd made her transition from labor to reward. She was the widow of Rev. Dr. Anderson Todd, Jr., General Officer for the African Methodist Episcopal Church’s Department of Ministerial Annuities.

As a beloved and dedicated spouse, mother, and friend, Sis. Todd moved mightily—often silently—behind the scenes. Her wisdom and direction influenced many and will outlive her in the faith and works of those she influenced.

Please be in prayer for her daughter, Denise (Curtis) Cottrell, Nashville, Tennessee. Please direct cards and gifts to her attention, c/o St. John AME Church, POB 280646, Nashville, TN 37228, (615) 481-4753, sainjohname@aol.com (note there is no “t” in saint).

Resolutions and floral expressions may be directed to Ross-Clayton Funeral Home, 1412 Adams Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104 or contact them at (334) 262-3889 (https://rossclaytonfh.com/).

Friday, July 11, 2025

Family Hour, 6-7p

Friday, July 12, 2025

Funeral at 9a

Ross-Clayton Funeral Home Chapel

1412 Adams Ave

Montgomery, AL 36104

Friday, July 12, 2025

Interment at 11a

Alabama Heritage Cemetery

10505 Atlanta Hwy

Montgomery, AL 36117

Rev. Lisa Hammonds, D.Min., Pastor and Eulogist

St. John AME Church, Nashville, TN

Bishop Harry L. Seawright, Presiding Prelate, 13th District

Rev. Serita Moon Seawright, Supervisor, 13th District