God’s chosen vessel, Verna Mae Bowers Rolax of North Little Rock, AR, was born on April 13, 1931. Mother Rolax transitioned this life on April 28, 2024 at the age of 93 y/o. She was the daughter of James and Vernella McGhee Bowers, Sr.
Verna Mae was a graduate of the Holt-Harris-Pulaski County School.
Mrs. Rolax was preceded in death by her husband, Deacon Ellis Rolax and sons, Harry Scott, and Ellis Rolax, Jr.
Verna Mae will be cherished and dearly missed by her children: Daughters: De’Ann Scott, North Little Rock AR, and Vernita Rolax, California. Sons: Willie Scott, Frankfurt, Germany, and Danny Rolax, Little Rock, AR. Sisters: MaJoice Bowers, Tennessee and Fra Helen Bowers, Texas.
In addition to raising her own children, she also raised four of her oldest sister’s children that respectfully respect her as their mom.
She also leaves to cherish her memory, a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends who will truly miss her presence.
Mother Rolax confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at Mt. Araratt Baptist Church, North Little Rock, AR. She later joined Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, North Little Rock, AR.
She was a very active member of her church, serving in many roles in various ministries: Mrs. Rolax was one of the founders of the Youth Ministry. She was a Sunday School and VBS Teacher, and a member of the Choir. The Mother’s Ministry was her passion which she faithfully served until her health declined.
Mrs. Rolax worked at Kellwood for 20 years as a Seamstress, after closing, she worked 42 years as a Domestic Worker and a Private Caregiver.
Her favorite pastimes were spent fellowshipping with her biological and church family members and listening to gospel music.
Many hours were spent praying, reading, sewing, cooking and studying God’s Holy Word.
She was the oldest living member in the Bowers’ Family Lineage.
We, as a family, are very thankful for the journey God took us on with our Mother ! Behind her sickness, boldly stood a beautiful Christian woman who loved the Lord and is now completely at peace in her new life with Christ. The trumpet sounded, the Lord dispatched His Heavenly Angels to escort the Matriarch of the Bowers’ Family to a new home to live with him forever.
Although she is gone from our presence, she will forever live within our Hearts ! “ Gone But Not Forgotten”.
