Although her birth passage to Heaven was made long and painful by Alzheimer's disease and associated problems, she has now been born into Heaven as the young, beautiful and vibrant woman we remember well. We are not sure she will be happy with us, however, for finally revealing her age. During her lifetime, Vernell made a difference in the lives of many people. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Abilene, Texas, serving on several committees there. Many of her friends remember her competitive 42 playing.
Before the onset of Alzheimer's, many admired the way she maintained her beautiful yard. As her family will testify, she loved a good argument and she could play some good jokes on her friends as well. She enjoyed having fun with friends and family. She was a strict but loving and supportive mother. During her last few years, she was a resident of Granbury, Texas.
During her career as an optical nurse, Vernell worked for Dr. Hubert Seale, Dr. W. H. Seale, and Dr. William Gollihar.
Vernell is survived by, her two daughters, Teresa Graham and Judy Boley; two sons-in-law, Jack Graham and Carroll Boley; four grandchildren, Scott, Kimberly, Shawn, and Heather; four great-grandchildren, Mia, Madison, Molly, and Vivian; one sister-in-law, Jo Ann Yancy; cousins, nieces, and nephews. Her late husband, Norman Esh, has one surviving daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Ron Bertanzi and one grand-daughter, Sara.
Today Vernell's family celebrates her life, her belief in Jesus Christ, her love, her laughter, even her arguments, and especially her birth into Heaven. A graveside service only is planned for Monday, February 28, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Alzheimer's Association , P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.
Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family through the obituary link at www.elmwoodfuneral.com
Although her birth passage to Heaven was made long and painful by Alzheimer's disease and associated problems, she has now been born into Heaven as the young, beautiful and vibrant woman we remember well. We are not sure she will be happy with us, however, for finally revealing her age. During her lifetime, Vernell made a difference in the lives of many people. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Abilene, Texas, serving on several committees there. Many of her friends remember her competitive 42 playing.
Before the onset of Alzheimer's, many admired the way she maintained her beautiful yard. As her family will testify, she loved a good argument and she could play some good jokes on her friends as well. She enjoyed having fun with friends and family. She was a strict but loving and supportive mother. During her last few years, she was a resident of Granbury, Texas.
During her career as an optical nurse, Vernell worked for Dr. Hubert Seale, Dr. W. H. Seale, and Dr. William Gollihar.
Vernell is survived by, her two daughters, Teresa Graham and Judy Boley; two sons-in-law, Jack Graham and Carroll Boley; four grandchildren, Scott, Kimberly, Shawn, and Heather; four great-grandchildren, Mia, Madison, Molly, and Vivian; one sister-in-law, Jo Ann Yancy; cousins, nieces, and nephews. Her late husband, Norman Esh, has one surviving daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Ron Bertanzi and one grand-daughter, Sara.
Today Vernell's family celebrates her life, her belief in Jesus Christ, her love, her laughter, even her arguments, and especially her birth into Heaven. A graveside service only is planned for Monday, February 28, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Alzheimer's Association , P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.
Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family through the obituary link at www.elmwoodfuneral.com
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