Obituary for Verna Wilson

Ponca City Now - February 8, 2019 3:17 pm

Verna Wilson

April 11, 1929 – February 7, 2019

Verna Marie Wilson, age 89, of Ponca City, Oklahoma passed away February 7, 2019 at Alliance Health of Ponca City.

A celebration of her life will be held Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church Chapel with Pastor Michael Taylor officiating. She will be laid to rest at Resthaven Memorial Park following the service. The family welcomes anyone who would like to pay their respects to come by Trout Funeral Home & Crematory anytime between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, February 11, with the family being there to greet friends between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Verna was born on April 11, 1929 in Morrison, Oklahoma to Henry G. and Ethel M. (George) Wulf. She started school in Burbank OK and moved to Ponca City in the 10th grade then graduating from Po-Hi. Verna was an Awesome mother and also worked as an Assistant Manager at S and H Green Stamps as well, she worked for Dr. EC Yeary as the bookeeper for 13 years.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church until her illness kept her from attending. She enjoyed singing in the choir at church, camping, travel, taking photos, bowling, Timely Tips Club, holidays, Christmas and cooking. She loved to play Scrabble with her friends and cousin.

Verna is survived by her husband, Clarence Wilson; sons, Russell Wilson of California, and Dennis R. Wilson of New Mexico; daughter, Sharon Page of Missouri; four grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two step grandchildren, and four step great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her sister and her parents.

Source: Trout Funeral Home