OBITUARY
Lemma Ann Vernon
February 15, 1942 – February 15, 2013
Lemma Ann Grantham Vernon, 71, died February 15, 2013, at St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital. Visitation will begin Tuesday February 19, 2013 at 12 Noon followed by a memorial service at 2:00 pm all at Christ United Methodist Church. Burial will take place in the Parkway Memorial Cemetery in Ridgeland.
Mrs. Vernon was a native of Jackson, attending Power, Bailey, Murrah and Ole Miss. She lived most of her life in Madison, where she loved to fish and enjoy the beautiful sunsets over the water at Lake Caroline where she and her husband lived for many years. She was an avid reader and gardener. She loved planting her flowers and always felt God’s hand at their beauty.
She had many friends and felt so blessed by their love and support through the years. She was an optician and manager of Lakeland Optical for 28 years until her retirement in 2005. Since 1968, Mrs. Vernon had been a member of Christ United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir for many years.
She is preceded in death by her parents Lemma Gordon Grantham and Malcolm Kenneth Grantham. She is survived by her husband Marvin, the love of her life, of Madison, her cherished children, son Eugene Sherwood (Gene) Vernon, daughter, Laura Vernon Meacham and her husband Clint, son Kenneth Marvin (Ken) Vernon and his wife Amy, and her precious beloved granddaughter, Presley Ann Vernon, all of Brandon. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Gerald (Jerry) Vernon, nephew Leigh Vernon and wife Leah and twin great nieces, Julia Catherine and Anna Davis Vernon and niece Kathy Chapman of Hazlehurst. Her family was the most important thing to her and she thanked her Lord every day for the gift of love that they shared.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the music ministry of Christ United Methodist Church, 6000 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS 39211.
Services
- Memorial Service Tuesday, February 19, 2013
- Visitation Tuesday, February 19, 2013
REMEMBERING
Lemma Ann Vernon
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RECEIVE UPDATESMarvin Vernon
March 13, 2014
We now close your guest book, but know that you remain in our hearts forever, my love.
Leon & Cindy Cefalu
March 1, 2013
We were very sorry to hear of Lemma's death. She was such a kind & gracious woman, always with a smile on her face. We know that you will draw great comfort in the memories of the life you shared, she loved her family & husband very much. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
February 22, 2013
Marvin, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I met Lemma years ago when I was a salesrep for Luxottica. She was my favorite account to call on in Jackson. Lemma was a beautiful lady who will sorely missed. Sincerely, Janet Kneeland
Charlotte Simmons
February 19, 2013
I loved looking at all the pictures of your wonderful family, Laura. I know how very sad you all are at the loss of your sweet mama, but please know that your friends are lifting you up, praying for you all, that you will rest in God's peace and comfort, knowing that you will be reunited with her again one day. You are all constantly in our thoughts and prayers.
February 19, 2013
Marvin and family..I can not express how sad I was to hear of the death of beautiful and precious Lemma! Praying for you all in this time of sorrow! She was very beautiful and so classy!
February 19, 2013
I met Lemma when i was 15 yrs old and I knew then I had met a very special woman. I can see her smile at me and oh what a smile it was so honest so genuine so full of life. . And her laugh oh what a laugh. She was then and continued to be such an awesome wife, mother, friend and of course eventually a grandmother. You will surely be missed by many as you were a true Southern Lady!! . My thoughts and prayers go out to the wonderful Vernon family for your loss of such an awesome woman who I am sure is smiling down on you all. My sincerest condolences Kelley Hall
February 19, 2013
Marvin, I was so sorry to hear about Lemma. I will always remember her smile, laughter and her wonderful voice.
Michael Gillespie
The Staff of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home-Parkway Memorial Cemetery
February 19, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Wendy Cooper
February 19, 2013
So very sad to hear about Lemma! I enjoyed the years I had the pleasure of working for her at Lakeland Optical and have many great memories of her. I know she will be greatly missed by her family and I am thankful I was blessed to know her. I pray that The Lord would comfort and strengthen them during this time.
shirley hedgepeth
February 19, 2013
so sorry to hear about lemma.we both thought she was a good person.
Raymond and shirley hedgepeth
February 19, 2013
ANYONE WHO DID NOT HAVE THE HONOR TO HAVE KNOWN MRS. VERNON REALLY MISSED OUT. I HAVE HAD SOME GREAT TIMES BEING AROUND HER. HER SON GENE AND I ARE GREAT FRIENDS. BEEN AT HER HOUSE AS A GUEST. WHAT A GREAT FAMILY.! I WILL MISS HER. I KNOW SHE WILL BE AT A BETTER PLACE. GOD BE WITH ALL HER FAMILY. LOVE JR BRASWELL.
Bill Morris
February 19, 2013
Lemma was my classmate from kindergarten all the way through Murrah High and then to college at Ole Miss. She truly was one of the nicest and sweetest people I have even known. That goes for you too Marvin. I am saddened by everyone's loss. May God's sweet spirit be upon all of the family. We will see Lemma again for there is no doubting that. Nevertheless we will miss her earthly existence.
sincerely,
Bill Morris
Marvin Vernon
February 18, 2013
To my beautiful Angel. I love you so. I will see you again... I promise!!
Emily Lipscomb Ferguson
February 18, 2013
So saddened to hear about Lemma. She and I started playing tennis when we were 12. Jimmy and I send our heartfelt sympathy to the family.
Reba Peden
February 18, 2013
Laura and family, I never met your mom, but she raised a wonderful daughter so she must have been an exceptional lady. I know you will miss her. Love and prayers to you and the rest of the family.
February 18, 2013
Laura and family,My prayers are with you. I pray that God will give you healing and comfort. Pattie Stewart (Brunini)
February 18, 2013
"Life is a celebration" and Lemma reflected that sense of delight and hope and anticipation. Her eyes sparkled and she always had a ready smile, that radiated from her heart. She touched many lives and each life will miss her spirit and sense of beauty. May God hold you close to His heart and give you the peace that only comes from Him. We send our love and prayers. Sherry & Dr. Elmer Herndon--family at a distance. Uvalde, Texas
Shywondia McCalpin
February 18, 2013
Im Deeply Sadden & At A Lost For Words. I Just Served U Two Weeks Ago at The Mermaid Cafe' & Now You're Gone. I Loved The Way You Wispered My Name. You were Always A Joy To See with Mr Marvin & That Adorable Grand-Daughter Presley. You Were My Sunshine & I'll Never Forget You. Love SHY*
Jim Ewing
February 18, 2013
I was Lemma's 11th grade English teacher at Murrah in 1958-59 some 54 years ago. I remember her vividly as a kind, caring, extremely bright and lovely young lady. My sincere sympathy to Lemma's family for your very painful loss.
R I P Lemma. What a Sweet , Sweet Lady
February 17, 2013
Bruce J Sims
Richard Mills
February 17, 2013
Marvin, Deanie and I were very saddened to learn of Lemmas passing. Please accept our condolences
Bubby Trosclair
February 17, 2013
Marvin-
My heart goes out to you and your family and more importanty my prayers. I pray that our Lord brings you comfort during this difficult time. I know she is with our Lord looking down on all of us. I apologize for not being able to make the services, as I am out of town. Know, that the entire Farm Bureau family is hold you up in prayer.
God Bless.
Bubby
Rosemary Taylor
February 17, 2013
You will missed and I was blessed to have known you
J.C. Hollingsworth
February 17, 2013
Marvin, Gene, Laura,and Ken, Dee Dee, Hunter
and I, are so saddened by your loss of
such a lovely lady.
Wanda & Lawrence Harvey
February 17, 2013
Marvin, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and Prayers.
February 17, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. We regret not getting the opportunity to know Lemma earlier in our life. Both Lemma and Marvin have been a very positive happy influence in our lives. We will miss her terribly!
Gene and Trina Abney
Jane and Jim Pickett
February 17, 2013
To Marvin and their sweet children and grandaughter, Jim and I are so sad for your loss of your beautiful wife, mother and grandmother. Lemma was truly goodness, her smile and laugh revealed the wonderful lady she was inside. We will miss her.
Linwood Liddle Olson
February 17, 2013
John and I send our deepest sympathy on the tragic loss of such a precious person. Lemma always had a special vitality and love of people.
February 17, 2013
I'm so sad to hear of your loss of a wonderful person. Lemma was nothing but kind and caring. She loved her family and fishing. I know she will truly missed by all who loved her. Trish
Eileen Cameron
February 17, 2013
The Cameron family extends its most heartfelt condolences in the death of Mrs. Vernon. Love to all - Duane, Eileen & Chase Cameron.
Julie & Kenneth Renfrow
February 17, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this most difficult time.
Julie Cargill Renfrow and Kenneth Renfrow
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