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NEWPORT NEWS - Janet Spencer Verrell, 66, died at home on Thursday June 25, 2009.
Born and raised in Newport News, she graduated from Newport News High School in 1961 and worked at the Daily Press as a proof reader in the early 60's where she met her husband of 46 years. Together they moved to Southern California for 40 years before returning to the Peninsula five years ago. She was an active member of Open Door Baptist Church. Mrs. Verrell loved her grandchildren, all animals and her home. She was a compassionate servant for others in need.
Mrs. Verrell was preceded in death by her parents, William and Eunice Spencer; and her brother, Donald Spencer.
She is survived by her husband, Gordon Verrell; her children, Terri Hall of Billings, Mont., and Jerry Verrell, of Newport News; her brother, William Spencer; and her 10 grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Peninsula Memorial Park by the Rev. David Ryerse.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Open Door Baptist Church, 14 Deep Creek Road, Newport News, VA 23606, or the SPCA.
Arrangements are by Weymouth Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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A gracious and caring woman who lives on in her good deeds and good friends from coast to coast.
Dan Barber
June 28, 2009
May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.
Cathy Reynolds Harris
June 28, 2009
June 27, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Gordy and family in the loss Janet. We will miss her. Ernie and Ruth Ann Miller.
June 27, 2009
Im so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and parayers are with all the family
Connie Reynolds Scott
June 26, 2009
I am sorry to hear about Janet. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Mandy Moegenberg
June 26, 2009
Dear Uncle Gordon, Terri & Gerry,
It's hard to believe the ball of energy that was Aunt Janet is no longer. She was such a loving and generous woman, and I will miss her. She was the last to call me Susie, so I'll bury that nickname with her.
Steve, the kids and I will hold you all close in our prayers and wish we could be there to hold you close in our arms.
Love, Susan
Susan Spencer Waldman
June 26, 2009
Dear Gordon, Terri and Jerry,
I am so very sorry for your loss. No one could have been more kind, generous or loving than my Aunt Janet. She was too special to lose so early. Your are all in my prayers.
Stacey McKittrick
June 26, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss.
Amy, Chris and WT
Amy Spencer
June 26, 2009
To Janet's Family,
I am so sorry for your lost. Janet was a wonderful person who, like her Mother, made you feel right at home. She was so kind and thoughtful.
My deepest wishes for God to help you through this painful time.
Charlene Reynolds
June 26, 2009
Verrell Family,
Oh what a pleasure it was to meet Janet and Gordon. Janet was so kind and she & Gordon made me feel comfortable in their home. I ascertained how talented Janet was as a painter and knowledgeable gardener.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that you will be comforted in times to come.
Be encouraged and blessed.
Beulah Davis, LSW, Riverside Hospice
June 26, 2009
Gordon and family,
We share your deep sorrow in the passing of Janet. She was truly a servant to others and we could see God's compassion in her even when she became ill. We shall miss her tremendously but rejoice in the fact that 'to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord' for those who are Christians. Janet is now with Him and free of all pain and suffering. May God richly bless all of you. Clyde & Joyce
Joyce Blasingame
June 26, 2009
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