Audrey Van Tassell

Mrs. Audrey Mildred Van Tassell, age 88, of Blue Ridge, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Life Care Center of Copper Basin in Ducktown.

Mrs. Van Tassell was born in Yonkers, New York, September 19, 1934, to the late George and Grace Becker.

She was a Witness of Jehovah for nearly 66 years and a full time minister for the last 38 years. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Van Tassell was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Van Tassell Sr.; brothers, William Becker and Martin Becker; and son, Norman Van Tassell Jr.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Lewis (Maryellen) Van Tassell, of Blue Ridge; two daughters and son-in-laws, Cindy (Glen) Durant and Laurel (Dan) Colwell, of Ellijay, Georgia; nine grandchildren, Serena (Jared) Egloff, Tisa (Peter) Yuknevich, Travis (Alicia) Van Tassell, Sarah Van Tassell, Tonya (Adam) Czesnowski, Justin (Rachelle) Durant, Evan (Teresa) Van Tassell, Jake Colwell, and Colby Colwell; and three great grandchildren, Payne Yuknevich, Reece Van Tassell, and Erin Van Tassell also survive.

A memorial service was held Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 2 p.m, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Blue Ridge.

In lieu of flowers or food, donations can be made at donate.jw.org. Bernhardt Funeral Home of Ellijay is in charge of arrangements.