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Aretha Cooper
September 11, 2010
KE-KE AND LA TOYA, THANK YOU FOR UR ENTRE WE LOVE YOU AND CALL OR E-MAIL ME.(760)660-1994 OR [email protected]. Love Always,Aretha
La Toya Prior
September 9, 2010
Auntie Elaine you'll be truely missed. you, Retha, Kea, and Richard have always been there for me, Keshia, and Pubus & we love y'all for that we always felt like family around y'all. i'll be missing you always.
ke-ke prior
September 9, 2010
i love you aunt and you will be missed
KE-KE PRIOR
September 8, 2010
I LOVE YOU AUNT AND YOU WILL ME MISS
Laurie Sherwood
September 8, 2010
I will always Love u!! U truly will be missed!! U taught me so much in such a short time..folding towels & washing clothes properly. Letting us help & watch u cook. To be independent & never depend on a man!! I love u and miss u so much! In my heart u will always be my momma!!!
lisa washington
September 4, 2010
I luv u Aunty. U will truly be missed
ARETHA COOPER
September 3, 2010
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR LOVING THOUGHTS,PRAYER'S,AND SPECIAL MEMORIES.MY SISTER,BROTHER,AND I SEND OUR LOVE TO ALL! GOD BLESS,(VERNETTA'S DAUGHTER)
Rosa Limon
August 31, 2010
I met vernetta in high school she always had that big beautiful smile on her face,always a happy go lucky girl. I was so sorry to hear of her passing.I will keep her and her family in my prayers.
August 30, 2010
Oh my Lord, I am so sorry. I didn't know. To Aretha, Kea, Richard & Lil Roy, my heart goes out to you all. I just found out. I'm so sorry. Ms.Vernetta will surely be missed. She holds a very special place in my heart. I met Vernetta as a teenager & she impacted my life in a huge way. I will never forget her! One of the nicest, sweetest people one could ever meet. She always had a beautiful smile on her face. I still have not found a chilimac close to hers (smile). I just wanted the family to know that you all are in my prayers & an angel has left this earth. My deepest sympathy & condolences.
Roy Clary Sr.
August 29, 2010
I will miss you always vert
linda clary
August 28, 2010
never had the pleasure of meeting vernetta but she sounds like a special lady who should have regonition, her heart was big and in the right place wish there was more like her may she rest in peace. linda clary philly pa
Jessica Thurman
August 28, 2010
A wonman that never let the smile leave her face when she saw anyone she knew. I met Vernetta when she was married to Roy . I told her that she was like Erica Cane on all my children she laughed so hard we could laugh and talk for a while. Without looking at the picture i can see those cheeks perk up and her asking how you doin and the family. She always had a load of kids with her most of the time she really loved kids and grafted mine in as family My Heart Goes out to the entire family and all who filled the church. She was truly loved and will not be forgotten.
Love from the Thurman and Sheard Family
Rachel Stevens
August 27, 2010
I had not seen you in a long time but I will never forget you. When I think about my younger days you and your sister are in the memories, all good. May you rest in the arms of Jesus.
August 27, 2010
My condolences to the family , I am setting and rembering our days in sara vista we where young and beautifull . We will always remember her !Love the Rivera Family ( Rosana, Bernie, Oscar, Brigette, and Mr. Rivera)
carl&lula brenagh
August 27, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Mary Griffin
August 27, 2010
I met Vernetta in the 6th grade. I was changing into my gym uniform in the girls locker room. Vernetta walked up started folding my clothes saying, "Come let's go." I look up to see this black girl. You know there was only a hand full of us in the whole school. So that was nice. We walked out of the locker room together and she then said to me, "My name is Vernetta." I told her my name and we were friends from that moment forward. We had such good times together. Such a wonderful time during high school. Remember house parties. We were in the Church choir for awhile too. We called each other for time out and went away for the weekend. She was a very caring and giving person. Vernetta was my best friend. I was so in denial of her illness. I just kept expecting her to get better. I still can't believe this. My best friend is gone. My best friend is gone. It does not seem real. To the family I grew up with, to the children I watched grow up. I too feel the pain of not being able to see, hear or speak to her when you want to or need to. Hold on family. You still have each other. Know you are loved. May God bless and keep you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Vernetta, until we meet again. Matthew 11:28, Isaiah 46:4
Monica Rodriguez-Bazua
August 26, 2010
My Deepest Sympathy to Vernetta's family..I had the pleasure of knowing her since High School..she will be greatly missed.
Jean Mcneal
August 26, 2010
I would like to give my deepest condolences to the entire family. I met Elaine threw Lafayette my... anyway she use to come over all the time back in the day. cook hav dinner and had fun. I will miss her in the stores with that beautiful smile she always have when you see her. And say Jean what you doing? were Lafayette. all that who know us do and still do. I love you entire family. Stay strong and have faith and trust in the Lord.
ARETHA COOPER
August 26, 2010
TO MY SISTER AND BROTHER, OUR WORLD HAS BEEN CHANGED WITH THE LOST OF OUR MOTHER, BUT WE HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER AND PRAY FOR STRENGTH. WE WILL MISS MOMA BUT SHE'S WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS. I LOVE YOU BOTH VERY VERY MUCH.
Jean McNeal
August 26, 2010
Hello to the family of Elaine, I met elaine threw my husband. She used to come over our house and have dinner and party with us she always had a smile on her face. She used to tease me about Lafayette. But I just want to say that she my sister in Christ. I will miss running into her at the stores. You all are in my prayers and thought. My deepest condolences to the entire family. Love, you Jean, Cathedral City.
August 26, 2010
MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU. MISS VERNETTA WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL OF US.
Gloria Velasquez
August 26, 2010
God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around Vernetta and whispered "Come with Me" with tearful eyes we watched you and saw you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Gloria Limon Velasquez from CVHS - Class of 1974
Mary Ellen Verdusco
August 26, 2010
My deepest condolences to the entire family. Bonnie, Helen I'm here for you.
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