Your legacy and love will be remembered by all who knew you. I love you so much Ms. Vera and will be forever grateful for the role you played in my life.

On Gleason Street, where time stands still,
Lived Ms. Vera, with a memory to fill.
With the Richmonds, for over six decades,
They laughed, they talked, in the sunshine's cascades.

On the porch they sat, flowers in bloom,
Sharing stories, dispelling gloom.
Ms. Vera, the swift walker, patrolled the neighborhood with care,
Knowing all who belonged there; with a vigilant stare.
Enemies beware for on Gleason Street,  unity reins and defeat is sweet. 

A cook, a nurse, a friend so true,
With Mrs. Richmond, those two knew what to do.
Their Neighbors they cared for, till glory's call,
Their love and compassion, embraced one and all.

Butter cookies, cornbread, beans so fine,
Ms. Vera's creations, a taste divine.
Although Her voice, was so stern, still her heart  filled with love,
A sweet melody echoing from above.

To know her was to understand her, a truth so clear,
Her love abundant, her presence dear.
On Victoria's
My birthday, 
March 30th, she left this earth,
Leaving behind memories of immeasurable worth.

Gleason Ave mourns, sure Mr. Ollie cries, family members hurting, the Richmonds weep,
For Ms. Vera's presence, forever to keep.
In God's abode, a table prepared,
For Ms. Vera's spirit, cherished and cared.

Scripture:
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father." - John 14:12

My prayer is that the entire Stockard Family be strengthened thru these trying times.   I also pray that someone know the lemon cake recipe with only one side with icing!

Last blooms mom saw. She loved her flowers.

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Vera Stockard

July 6, 1934 – March 30, 2024

M. J. Edwards Funeral Home

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