Vernise Granger Wilkerson

1932 - 2017

Vernise Granger Wilkerson obituary, 1932-2017, Lithia, FL

BORN

1932

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home

2323 West Brandon Blvd

Brandon, Florida

Vernise Wilkerson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 20, 2017.

WILKERSON, Vernise Granger, 84, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. She was born in Malone, Florida to the late James Bryant and Sadie Aileen Baxter. Vernise enjoyed the simple pleasure of spending time with her family and reading her bible. She was a devoted wife, mother and friend who gave of herself sacrificially in any way she possibly could. Anyone who had the privilege of knowing our mother, Miss Vernise was truly blessed. Predeceased by her late husbands, Bobby Granger and Carl Wilkerson; brothers, James Earl, Mac Wayne; sister, Louise Howell; son-in-law, Wayne. She is survived by her son, Joe and his wife, Dawn; daughter, Linda; four grandchildren, Jamie and her husband, Carl, Justin and his wife, Naomi, Joey, Bryant, three great-grandchildren, Micah, Teagan, Shiloh; two brothers, M.D. and his wife, Pearl, Leon and his wife Sara; many other loving family and friends. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2017 in Hillsboro Memorial Gardens.

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April 29, 2017

Kylie Jones

I'm so sad for your loss Linda, Joe, and family. I'm so glad I was able to know Miss Vernise, if even for a short time. Bless you all.

April 27, 2017

MY HEART IS HEAVY AT THE PASSING OF MY PRECIOUS FRIEND,VERNICE- WE HAVE BEEN MOTHERS IN LAW SINCE 1978--I HAVE MANY PRECIOUS MEMORIES OF SHARING OF MINE
AND DAVIDS SON ,WAYNE , VERNICE'S SON-IN-LAW AND JUSTIN OUR GRANDSON- VERNICE WAS A VERY GODLY WOMAN AND I WILL MISS HER SO MUCH -LINDA YOU WERE VERY BLESSED TO HAVE VERNICE AS YOUR MOM --MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, JOE AND FAMILY MISS FAITH

April 22, 2017

Garry & Diane Granger

Thinking of you during this time. I know all the wonderful memories your Mom left you with will sustain you in the next few days and the future. You are in our prayers and we send our love to you and the family.

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