Maria Ruth Miceli

Maria Ruth Miceli, 53, passed away on Sun. April 5, 2026 at the Hudspeth Group Home in Pearl, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. April 8, 2026 from 12pm-1pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Wed. April 8, 2026 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Pearl, MS.

Maria was born on July 5, 1972 in Huntsville, AL to Joseph Miceli and Gloria Penton Miceli. She enjoyed writing, working, doing her homework, shopping, drinking coffee, eating at Taco Bell and also riding with her family in their convertible while sitting in the back seat with her hands raised in the air. Maria had a love for Special Olympics in which she competed in Local, State and World Games.

Maria is survived by her parents, Joe & Gloria Miceli; sister, Robin Suzanne Miceli; niece, AnaMaria Miceli and two uncles, Patrick Miceli (Ellen) and Jeff Miceli (Sue).

“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am”.

                                    John 14:1-3

In lieu of flowers please make checks payable to Brandon Rankin County Group Home Memorial Fund and mail to the Hudspeth Group Home at 3405 Hwy. 468 West Pearl, MS 39208.