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Vernie Hamrick Obituary

SHELBY-Vernie Wellmon Hamrick, 94, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at home.
A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late B.B. and Gerthie Bridges Wellmon.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, W. Sam Hamrick; her daughter, Wanda Hamrick; two brothers, Buford and Max Wellmon; and three sisters, Ruth Patterson, Selma Helton, and Beulah Smith.
Vernie was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church where she was a devoted servant for more than 41 years. She was the director of WMU and was the founder of the annual "You are a Blessing Rest Home Party".
Mrs. Hamrick is survived by her daughter, Freida Hamrick Pauley and husband Larry of Shelby; three grandchildren, Eddie Pauley and wife Deanna, Wendy Thrift and husband Robbie, and Cale Crotts and wife Tammy; six great-grandchildren, Brittany Crotts, Zachary Thrift, Cori Thrift, Caleb Crotts, Madeline Pauley, and Dawson Pauley; two great-great-grandchildren, Gracie Gantt and Macey Gantt; very special caregivers and friends, Kathy Reinhardt, Paula Reynolds and Melissa Langley; and her beloved pet, Onyx.
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. At other times, the family will be at the home.
Celebration of Life Service: 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Chapel of Cecil M. Burton Funeral and Crematory
Officiated By: The Rev. Tim Trexler, the Rev. Broadus Heatherly and Dr. Timothy Sims
Burial: Cleveland Memorial Park, following the service
Funeral Home: Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mrs. Hamrick
Memorials: May be made to Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Building Fund, 1227 Mt. Sinai Church Road, Shelby, N.C. 28152; or to Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, N.C. 28150; or to the donor's choice.
A guest registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com

Published by Shelby Star on Feb. 19, 2013.
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To the family ~ We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Keith and Patti Norman

February 19, 2013

Vernie was my cousin and I remember her from my childhood. My parents and brother and sister and I all thought she and Sam could walk on water. No one was ever kinder or sweeter. She helped make the last days of my parents, Quay and Elma Wellmon, so much happier and blessed. My childhood memories are filled with her and Sam, and I know they are together now in heaven because they were special children of God. I am so sorry that I hadn't seen her since I had moved away from Shelby, but I assure all of her special family that she will always remain in my memories and in my heart.

Janice Wellmon Lewis

February 19, 2013

Miss Vernie was such a blessing for all who knew her! She always greeted us at Mt. Sinai when we visited. We are so very sorry for your loss. May God give you His comfort and peace during this sad time.
Pastor Tim's parents

Shirley & Jim Trexler

February 19, 2013

Freida and Family,
May God bless you,and may His love surround you. Ms Vernie was a very special Lady and will be missed by all who knew and Loved her.
May God Bless
Richard and Betty Scott

Betty Scott

February 19, 2013

Vernie was a very special lady and my Mother's (Elois Smith) best friend for many, many years. We both loved Vernie very much and will miss her greatly but cherish our fond memories of time spent with her. May God comfort each of you during this difficult time.

Elois & Betty Jane Smith

February 19, 2013

Wendy, Cale and families,
Your grandmother was a wonderful women and a joy with which to work. Cherish your memories and she will stay in your hearts forever.

Sherrie [Hoppes / Roof] Rich

February 19, 2013

I was so sorry to hear about the death of your mother, Freda. Kathy Glover is a friend of mine and has talked about Vernie often. May the wonderful memories you have of her, carry you through your grief. Dale Cabaniss

February 19, 2013

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