Verna is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Alvin. She will be sadly missed by her four children; Ted Marr (Linda), Terry Marr (Karen), Tina Tidd (Gerry), Tracy Marr (Heidi), her 9 grandchildren; Joey, Jeremy, Brandon, Phillip, Mikaela, Allison, Mackenzie, Melina, Emma , her 6 great grandchildren; Aidan, Kieran, Travis, Alice, Lucie, Lily, Brothers; Arnold, Sherman, Arden, Corey, and Sisters; Marilyn, Natalie and Joy.
Verna was a long time member of the New Tusket Baptist church where she was very dedicated to the work of her Lord. She taught adult Sunday School classes, youth group, ladies Bible Study, carried out many jobs in the ladies auxiliary and sang in the choir. Music was a big part of Verna's life. Rather it be spending time at family reunions standing around the piano with her brothers and sisters, going to bluegrass festivals, around a fire camping with friends or just singing alto along with Alvin as he played his guitar. Verna was a very crafty person. Not only was she an avid quilter but she enjoyed making afghans, knitting, crocheting, mending (because Mom could do a better job), making ornaments, decorating wedding cakes and much more. Verna was a great cook. There was always fresh baked bread on the sideboard, and cookies in the cookie jar when the kids come looking.
Verna was an amazing, very kind person and the family would like to thank the staff at Tideview Terrace and Dr. Black for taking such wonderful care of her. Funeral service at 2pm on Wednesday , December 23, 2020 from the New Tusket United Baptist Church with Rev Tracey Marr officiating with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery New Tusket Donations in memory can be made to Tideview terrace, Digby the Alzheimers Society or to the New Tusket Baptist Church. Share a memory or leave an online condolence at www.jaynesweymouth.com
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