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Verna Naylor Obituary
For more than four decades, Naylor ran a one-person post office from her home in Bentonville, Ohio. She took over the position following the death of the former postmaster, her husband.
Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press
114 Entries
Robbie Ann White
July 19, 2010
Mrs. Naylor will be missed by her family, Postal family and the community she served so faithfully for so many years. May God close the loss with His Loving Grace.
D. Dow
July 19, 2010
Thank you so much for all your years of service, Verna. You will be definitely missed. You are an inspiration to all of us.
Joe Gondola
July 18, 2010
Verna,
I know God has welcomed you with open
arms.May His warmth console the Naylor
family.
Cheryl Satathite
July 16, 2010
May God Bless your family in your loss. My heart and love goes out to the family. What an awesome person she must of been.
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Ruby Hogg
July 15, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Deb Pralle
July 14, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Marcie R
July 14, 2010
What a beautiful story and what an important message to us all - savor the simple pleasures of life while living life to the fullest, however simple our road may be.
Bless you... Marcie from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Allison
July 14, 2010
God bless you and your hard work!
Mrs. Hicks
July 13, 2010
"Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels." Hebrews 13:2
I did not know Ms. Naylor, but I knew an angel of her kind. I lost my husband June 1, 2010. My heart has been warmed as I've read the comments of Ms. Naylor's life. People like her really do exist... few, but real. For everyone that had the opportunity to cross her path, you were blessed. If each of you who did know her imitates that which you received from her, you will effect the world in a very positive way and she will smile down on you from heaven.
I thank God continually, for He does not make mistakes. God bless the family and friends.
Linda
July 13, 2010
Miss Verna. What a beautiful soul! I have no doubt her family, her postal family and her community will miss her very much. She has inspired so many of us in the United States Postal Service! Rest peacefully now, Miss Verna, your work is done and you are home now with our Lord.
Kim T
July 13, 2010
God Bless You Verna.
Carol Carnes
July 13, 2010
I retired in 1996 after 36 years as a U. S. Postal Employee. The first 10 I served as a clerk and the following 26 as a Postmaster, all at Brussels, IL. I marvel at the thought she was still active at the age of 94., that is what you call dedication. To her family we send sincere condolences.
Carol C. (Brussels, IL)
July 13, 2010
The world is blessed because of people like Verna. My heart goes out to her family.
Chris F.
July 13, 2010
Please accept my sincere condolences, as a former United States Postal employee, that she is an example to us all to do what we can to help make other lives better. God Bless!
Lynn L
July 13, 2010
Ms. Taylor is a true example of dedication and loyalty. She knew her purpose and truly enjoyed it.
July 13, 2010
FRom a Rural Letter Carrier family in Virginia - our sympathy!
Joyce & Marion Neighbours
Marion was a Rural Letter Carrier for 36 years - route 1 - Windsor, Virginia - it has been a great life
sal
July 13, 2010
Sorry to hear of Ms Naylor's passing. I didn't know her but from the entries it's seems she lived a long purposeful life. Although when we lose a loved one it never seems long enough. Life in this world is never long enough.
In God's new world he promises we will live forever. Scientist's dont know why we grow old and die but the Bible tells us it is because of our original father Adam who sinned and therefore we all inherit sin and go through the aging process and die. Jesus Christ gave his life to buy back what Adam lost everlasting life on a paradise earth. When Verna is resurrected she will have a opportunity to live under the rule of Jesus Christ and death will be no more.
Bob M
July 12, 2010
An inspiring example of a Lady who lived a purposeful life of dedication to her community. If we all could be half as blessed as Ms Naylor in finding our passion and be able to share it as she has late into in her life! People such as her made this a great nation. I am moved by her example on what it means to really keep a positive attitude.
Nellie
July 12, 2010
GOD speed Mrs. Naylor. I feel blessed to have met you and cared for you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Tommie Taylor
July 12, 2010
God bless the life of this remarkable woman. May God bless and keep the family in His special way.
Ricky A
July 12, 2010
An example of what vocation of service is all about in life. Mrs. Naylor has blessed many of people with her devotion and love of serving others.
July 12, 2010
I am sorry for your loss. I hope you accept my condolences and find comfort that Jesus Christ promised that millions now dead will live again on this earth and have the prospect of remaining on it forever under peaceful, paradisaic conditions.
Cindy
July 12, 2010
God Bless all of You. What a wonderful person. Her kindness shows in her face. What a blessed family to have had her in your life. I still have my grandmom in my life, she is going to be 93 on 8/1. I feel so lucky.
Treasure all of the wonderful memories you have with her and she will always be with you. She will be waiting for all of her family with open arms.
Rogers Family
July 12, 2010
And he will wipe out every tear from their
eyes and death will be no more. The
former things have passed away.
Please accept our symapthies.
Laura Jeffcoat
July 12, 2010
I didn't know Verna what a loss for me.What a lovely story, for all that knew her you are truly blessed.
bess murphy
July 12, 2010
May you always remember the dedication that Mrs. Naylor gave to her family and the United States Government. And most of all, remember the resurrection hope.
(Acts 24:15)
Kimberly King-Miller
July 12, 2010
God Bless You, my condolences to your family.
July 12, 2010
Dear Taylor family and friends we would like to offer a message of comfort and hope . We are truly sorry for your loss. Have faith in the promise God made of better days to come when we won't have to experience such pain and suffering ever again. Psalms 37:10, 11, & 29 are very encouraging and comforting scriptures. Please read them. We offer our sincere condolences to you all.
Glen Weirick
July 11, 2010
My sympathies to the family--I recently lost my brother. As a postal employee who relishes such a traditional outlook, I was thrilled to read of Mrs. Naylor's love and dedication. Thank you very much for the much need inspiration.
Karen
July 11, 2010
God Bless you in Heaven Verna, and your family on earth.
Love,
July 11, 2010
May Our Heavenly Father comfort you and grant you peace to help you to cope during these difficult days. I offer my sincere condolences to you all.
Verna Suiters-Wagner
July 11, 2010
Verna was my Aunt..she was so very good to me. All threw the years she made sure I was okay. She provided me with clothes, food and even put a roof on my house because she knew I could not afford one. She made sure my children had a good Christmas and kept us with food from her garden. I do not know how I would have made it as a single mother without my Aunt Verna..I will truly miss her as I loved her very much.
kellie
July 11, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Valeria Sellers, Ret. PM
July 11, 2010
Truly an inspiration to all active and retired postal employees. I know God has a place for you in Heaven: rest in peace.
July 11, 2010
God has blessed the postal service with you as a dedicated worker. Today"s employees will never equal your service. M. Carr Wilson, NC
connie&phillip harris
July 11, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Terry Jamett Clark
July 11, 2010
God bless her and the family. I bet she was a good postmaster....
Sharon Karns
July 11, 2010
Verna & my MOM,Ruth Frump Adams went to school together at a one room school house in Adams CO OH. I remember MOM telling me about Verna pulling her hair sitting behind her in class. My symphony goes to the family. I lost my MOM Jan 29 2010.
Diana Schneider
July 10, 2010
To Verna Naylor Family,
She had to be one of the best to stay with the Postal Service as long as she did. As one retired Postal worker she must have really loved meeting people. Bless you for sharing her with all us as a Postal Family. God Bless to a Great Lady
July 10, 2010
You are an insiraration to us all in the Postal service
Janice Howell
July 10, 2010
To a very devoted lady to her country and to get the mail out on time !!!!!! A American Hero !!! God Bless You Miss Verna !!!!!!!! God Bless her Family !!! :)
Kathryn
July 10, 2010
Good bless you good lady.
michael
July 10, 2010
Amazing that just goes to show you that the older more maturer working crew is dependable these young people need to learn from this lady. May god bless the family of the loved one who has passed on to the bright golden shores of gods eternal home. I can do all things through christ wich strengtheneth me.
July 9, 2010
God Bless You Verna...Rest In Peace...Sarah (Orange Park, Florida)
Kendal Utt
July 9, 2010
If I, and my family ate once in her home, we ate a thousand meals. Her hospitality is second to no other person. Having lived in Bentonville as a struggling Methodist Preacher, she was like a second Mother. I,m thankful my wife and children were able to be aquainted with her.
Rose
July 9, 2010
God Bless You Verna...RIP.
Betty Krohn
July 9, 2010
I'm so glad I had the privilege of meeting Verna at her Post Office. Good memories of that day. My sympathy to the entire family. Betty Krohn
cousin from Palmetto, Florida
M.M.
July 9, 2010
I am so sorry to read about her death. May you find comfort in God's promise of a resurrection. Rev 21:3,4
Annie Carbajal
July 9, 2010
May she rest in peace, Verna was a inspiration to many, and a very dedicated human being. God Bless Her. A.Carbajal (Santa Paula,CA)
Jane Dowling
July 9, 2010
God bless you!! I can only imagine what a sweetheart you were...
R.I.P.
The Templins
July 9, 2010
Verna will be missed by all who knew her. God Bless her family.
Bernard King
July 9, 2010
Rest in peace ! Retired-Letter -Carrier ,Petersburg,Va.
Ezeperee Mckinney
July 9, 2010
R.I.P. Verna, Ezeperee L. Mckinney, U.S.P.S. clerk, Gastonia, N.C.
Orville Leonard
July 9, 2010
We will miss you, we loved you very much. There was no other person like you. We will see you in heaven some day. Jim, John, Sis, & Sue - we love you guys very much and we will always be here for you.
July 9, 2010
Condolences to the Naylor family. May the "God of all comfort" be with you.
Ron and Andrea Mottern
July 9, 2010
Our condolences and prayers to the family.
Kristen
July 9, 2010
My thoughts and prayers to Mrs. Naylor's family & friends.
Thank you for your many years of service and God bless.
james willner
July 9, 2010
MAY THE ETERNAL LIGHT SHINE UPON HER.
Bonnie S
July 9, 2010
I did not know you personally but I would like to offer my condolences to your family. Your service will always be remembered and your example will live on forever. What a beautiful story about a wonderful woman! Rest in peace.
(from a retired Postal employee)
Phillip
July 9, 2010
Job Well Done! God Bless you!
July 9, 2010
Family and friends of Verna,"There is going to be a ressurection of both the righteous and the unrighteous. Acts:24,15
Ruth Jackson
July 9, 2010
She will truly be miss by all who knew her and her loving ways. Take comfort to know that she is resting with our Lord Jesus Christ. She has done a great job.
God Bless.
Carol McGonigal
July 9, 2010
This story has warmed my heart so. I wish I could have known you. What an inspiration! May you rest in peace.
Carol, Cumberland, VA
John E. Jock
July 9, 2010
R.I.P, Verna...Jocko (Upstate New York)
Peggy Childers
July 9, 2010
To Verna's family: I wish the world could have known about Verna before her passing. She sounds like a truly wonderful person. I would have loved to have met and talked with her. I am so sorry for your loss, but I'm sure she taught many life lessons along the way which you will cherish forever. Blessings to you! - Peggy Childers
Dixie Olson
July 9, 2010
What a wonderfull story, out all the madness in this world Vera you are the kind of woman that makes other women proud.The last letter has been sent Vera
rest in "God" arms
Margaret
July 9, 2010
A great example for living longer and stronger
floyd rivers
July 9, 2010
55 years old when I retired. She had the best of fellow employees. Look forward to meeting her when the Kingdom comes.Revelation 21:3,4
Fred Firkey
July 9, 2010
May She rest in peace, NO ONE COULD ASK ANY MORE OF A PERSON THAN THIS . MAY THE CREATOR WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS ! SHALOM,LOVE ,LIGHT & PEACE!
Daniel Woodson
July 9, 2010
Thank you for your service to your community of Bentonville, Ohio and to your country. You were one of many women who've stepped in and taken over for their deceased husbands to maintain what they started. Georgia Rosenbloom-Frontiere' as owner of the former Los Angeles, now St. Louis Rams for her husband, Carroll Rosenbloom is one example of that.
I would have loved to hear your stories of how the postal system had changed over your tenure. Rest easy. God should be expecting a special delivery at the Gates of Heaven!
TL Flenner
July 9, 2010
Rest in peace, Mrs. Postmaster Naylor.
dalene cotton
July 9, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
July 9, 2010
There's no fairy godmother to make my wish come true.
No genie in a bottle to bring me to you.
No prayer on a fallen star.
No magic potion in a jar.
But I can dream that I'm there with you.
July 9, 2010
Thank you Verna for your contribution to this world. We are better for having known you.
lisa jarrell
July 8, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
R Golay
July 8, 2010
To the the family of Verna Naylor - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that Verna will be missed by many.
Sheila Smith
July 8, 2010
A life well lived. God bless you Verna and all those who loved you.
Marie
July 8, 2010
Absolutely inspiring. She seems to have enjoyed her life. Blessings to her family. What a legend.
July 8, 2010
Dear dear lady, May you now receive the great rewards for a life well-lived.Condolences to all your loved ones,and may your life be an example for them to follow in their own lives. Tony - North Carolina
Katrina Gonzales
July 8, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
C. Lovelace
July 8, 2010
What an awesome person! I am sure she will be missed
C. Lovelace
July 8, 2010
What an awesome person! I am sure she will be missed!
Anita Sanchez
July 8, 2010
ms Naylor what great legacy is left for your loved one's of this great and marvelous true story. To take over a job that your husband worked throughout his life and for you to follow is beyond words. May your family be blessed always, rest in peace.
G Stevens
July 8, 2010
Wow! ... what a grand person.
July 8, 2010
TO READ ABOUT SUCH A STRONG WOMEN IS A HONOR. MAY YOU REST YOU REST IN PEACE.
T. Adams
July 8, 2010
The life of Mrs. Verna should be showcased so that many might be inspired by her dedication and incredible work ethic. I know her family must be so very proud of her. It would have been an honor to have known her.---May she rest in peace.
July 8, 2010
What a legend! Rest in peace, Ms. Verna.
July 8, 2010
What a great role model! What a great work ethic! Verna, I would love to have known you. God bless you and your family and friends.
Norma
Jacksonville, Florida
Joseph F. Gunn
July 8, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Shelley
July 8, 2010
What an inspiration to us all. God bless your family.
Judyann Hardy
July 8, 2010
what a great article to read I loved it God Bless her and the memories she must have made oh that I could be so blessed
P Moran
July 8, 2010
God bless her. May she rest in peace.
July 8, 2010
God speed Verna!! Thanks for all you did!! The gang @ Bradley, IL post office
Edward L Jones Jr
July 8, 2010
Wow Ms.Verna may you rest in the arms of out lord and Saviour now, I don't know u but this story has touched my heart, And now have gave me courage to work harder in what I do. Rest in Peace now may u and your husband be post masters for jesus now. To the family may god keep u in his care.
Linda
July 8, 2010
SHe must have been a wonderful person. Her picture says it all, the eyes don't lie.
Rest in Peace Mrs Naylor. The Angels are upon you
ADELE HURYN
July 8, 2010
GOD BLESS YOU MISS VERNA!!!!! MAY HE NOW PUT YOU IN CHARGE OF GIVING EARTH-BOUND MESSAGES TO THOSE WHO NEED THEM!!!!!! FROM AN UNKNOWN FRIEND IN CHRIST...
Judy Scott
July 8, 2010
God Bless your soul Verna now may you rest in peace... Only Postmasters know how demanding a Postmaster's job is in this day and age even in a small Post Office. I hope the USPS will be generous enough to fly the flag at half mast in your honor.
Sincerely Retired Postmaster
Debra
July 8, 2010
Miss Verna must have really enjoyd her job. What an example she set for the younger generation. My Daddy was a post master and my husband worked for the Post Office. God bless Miss Verna and her family.
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