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Versie Peels Obituary

Age 84, a lifelong resident of Gary, IN made her heavenly transition on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Versie was born to Willester Jerdon and Tomicholar Jackson who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Roosevelt H.S. Class of '52. Retired from Indiana Department of Public Welfare. She was a volunteer at Methodist Hospital Northlake and was a part of the YMCA's Senior Y Program. She was a faithful member of the Peter's Rock MB Church. She is survived by her six daughters: Vernita (Robert) Jones; Viola Peels, Frances Peels, Dorothy Starks, Sandra Liddell and Tomicholar Hodges; her uncle/brother Rufus (Sadie) Sease, Sr.; 8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. Visitation Friday, April 8, 2016 from 12:00 - 8:00 p.m. with family hours from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Guy & Allen Chapel, 2959 West 11th Ave. Funeral Service Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Peter's Rock MB Church, 1725 East 21st Avenue. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Apr. 3 to Apr. 6, 2016.

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LaVerne Taylor-Gearring & sons

November 2, 2020

To Vernita, Frances, Dorothy, siblings and family, I"m so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. I loss my Mom May 13, 2008. I pray that God wrap His comforting arms around each and everyone of you. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you. Love you, LaVerne & my brother Leon

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Versie Peels

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Versie and family

December 14, 2016

Versie Peels, a beautiful person

December 14, 2016

Versie Peels, beloved Mother

December 14, 2016

Aurelia & Gregory Weaver

April 11, 2016

To The Family of Versie Peels:
Please accept our heartfelt condolences to you and your family for the loss of your loved one. In times like these, hold steadfast to the Master's Hands and He will guide you through this spiritual turbulence knowing that weeping does endure for a little while, but JOY DOES and WILL COME in the morning. Keeping you and your family in our prayers

Regina Protho

April 9, 2016

My condolences to the family. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers.

Mary Pearson-McCoy

April 8, 2016

Missing your smile and infectious laugh, and mostly our Tuesday-Thursday conversations about the shows on television. Rest In Peace

Jesse and Rosie Washington

April 8, 2016

To Ms. Viola and Family
There is nothing like the "LOVE OF A MOTHER"! Remember the love and times you have shared.
Jesse and Rosie Washington

Johnny W. IsBell

April 8, 2016

I am really going to miss 'PEELS' as I referred to her, at our Lake County Retirees' events. She was indeed a beautiful person. Prayers for her family.

Claireca Padgett

April 8, 2016

So sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a beautiful person! Praying that God gives you strength to endure this heartache.

Earlean Leonard

April 8, 2016

To the Peels Family, I was saddend to hear of the homegoing of your Mom. She and I had many wonderful conversations when she came to the Beauty Salon. My prayers are with you.

Patricia McMillan-Porch

April 7, 2016

Dorothy n Family,
May the memories of your Mom bring you comfort during this difficult time. Sending prayers to all.
PAT MACK

Duane and Bernice Grant

April 7, 2016

Sandra and Family,
Please accept our condolences. Sandra, as I look at your Mother's picture, I see your beautiful smile. Her legacy will live on through her family. God is able.

Heather Evans

April 7, 2016

Rest in peace sweet angel!

Glenda Neal

April 6, 2016

Frances I just learned of your mother's HOMEGOING. I know how much you loved her. I'm praying for you and your family strength. Earth has no sorrow, that Heaven cannot heal. If you need anything, just call me.
Your Friend,
Glenda Neal

Adraine Hindman/Ingram

April 6, 2016

Frances/Sisters:

All of the Peels sisters, we go wayyyyyyyyyy back from childhood. God will heal all of your sorrows, please continue to cherish all of the fond memories with your mom.

Versireen Hull

April 6, 2016

To the Peels Family you all are in our prayer. There is no sorrow that Heaven can not heal.

Evelyn Adkins

April 5, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dr.Veronica (Tiny) Williams

April 5, 2016

I'm so sadden to hear the news of your mom. I just saw Dorothy and her mom at church two weeks ago. She look like an angel which she was. Please accept my condolences to you and your family. May God be with you and your family in this trying time. RIH Versie Peels, for you
now in good hands.

My mom and me

Bettie Wilson

April 4, 2016

God put no more on us than we can bear. Cookie , Dorothy and the rest of the family I want to send my condolences in the lost of your mother she was a beautiful wonderful woman. I know that no words can soothe your loss. I am still reeling from the loss of my mother in December but it gets easier with the memories that will live forever and will keep her in your hearts forever. May God grant you the strength to believe he makes no mistakes.

Rosie Lardydell

April 4, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mildred Perry

April 4, 2016

Praying for Versie Peels family

Gregory Carr

April 4, 2016

Frances,
May God continue to comfort and strengthen you and your entire family in this dim hour of bereavement. Your faith will steel you, as you know Mom has entered into eternal rest. My prayers are with you all. Blessed and highly favored, you shall continue to be.


Friend, classmate, and colleague,
Greg Carr

Phocia Jackson

April 4, 2016

May God give strength, comfort, and peace to your family during this difficult time.

April 4, 2016

OUR NEIGHBOR AND FRIEND,GLAD OUR FAMILY. MET SUCH A KIND HEARTED PESON, MS. PEELS FAMILY ARE VERY LUCKY PEOPLE.MS.PEELS WAS SHARED ALL MEMORIES WILL NEVER BE LOST,OUR PRAYS TO THE FAMILY JENINGS/EXOMFAMILY GARY,IND @ST. PETER MO. MUCH LOVE

JoAnn Gray

April 4, 2016

To The Versie Peels Family,
Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not bear.

I knew Versie from what we used to call the DPW, having worked with her a number of years.
Prayers for peace and comfort to each of you.

Elizabeth Gamble

April 4, 2016

May God Bless the entire Peels Family , at this time and always . Never forget the Love shown by your Mother to all of You Lovely Ladies . Embrace and share , the same Love with each other and all of You will be Just fine .. It's very hard to have her depart , but take it from Me (6.5 years ago I lost my Dad) it gets a little easier with each passing Day ..To be absent from the Body is to be Present with the Lord ...May God bless and keep all of You , REAL GOOD !!! Much Love Liz Gamble

Carolyn Taliaferro

April 3, 2016

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Michael (Golf-Ball) & Ermalene (Neice') Gault Sr, Ernestine Young-Frith

April 3, 2016

To the Family,

Your mother is at peace. Think of the good times and smile. For comfort, read Ecclesiastes 3:1-15,17,19,20,22. Back in the days at Drew School and Dorie Miller... May the Most High God bring you peace during this time.

Myrtle and Jack Mateen

April 3, 2016

I was sorry to hear of the passing of a friend and fellow coworker at DCFs. I have known Versie for a very long time and we had some very fun conversations i loved to see her smile and laugh. Versie was a pleasure knowing and boy did we have some fun times together. She was a very dedicated person to work ,family,friends and her church. Praying God brings you comfort because she loved each of you with all her heart. I will miss you Versie

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12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Guy & Allen Chapel

2959 West 11th Ave, IN

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Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Peter's Rock MB Church

1725 East 21st Avenue, IN

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