Patricia Ann Vernon

Patricia Ann Vernon Battle Creek Patricia Ann (Evans) Vernon, 53, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Battle Creek Health System. She was born January 22, 1956 in Battle Creek, MI the daughter of James Henry Evans and Grace (Blackful) Evans. She had a variety of different jobs, but she was mostly a mother and caregiver for her grandchildren. She was formerly married to Brian W. Vernon. Patricia is survived by her mother: Grace Evans of Battle Creek, MI; a son: (James M.) "Mecos" Vernon of Battle Creek, MI; two grandchildren: Mecos J. and Lanyiah A. Vernon; her sister: Linda A. & Carey Whitfield; one brother: Michael & Dara Evans all of Battle Creek, MI.; also special to her like a daughter and son: Loteah Shaver and Mar-Cello Miller of Battle Creek; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Patricia was predeceased by her father, three brothers: Joseph Blackamore, Melvin Blackamore and Jackie Evans. Patricia graduated in 1973 from Battle Creek Central and took nursing classes at KCC to become a medical secretary. She had been a resident of The Manor of Battle Creek since November 2008. She was a member of St. Mark Christian Methodist Episcopal church and worked as a missionary through the church. She had volunteered with the PTA at Ann J. Kellogg School for her grandchildren. She loved singing and cleaning around the house and relished the times she could take care of her grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling on trips and an avid reader. No scheduled visitation is planned at the funeral home. Her Homegoing Service is planned for 12:30 p.m. Friday at Abundant Grace Church (420 No. 34th Street, Springfield) with Pastor Creighton Mabry of Abundant Grace Church officiating. Burial of the urn will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial tributes may be made to Alzheimer's Diseases Association. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. (269)965-5145 www.bachmanhebble.com