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Verna A. Russell

EAST GREENWICH, Rhode Island

Mar 18, 1931 – May 14, 2020 (Age 89)

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BORN
March 18, 1931
DIED
May 14, 2020
AGE
89
LOCATION
EAST GREENWICH, Rhode Island

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Hill-Skeffington Funeral Home and Cremations - East Greenwich Obituary

Verna Almira(Corning) Russell passed away peacefully at Kent Regency Nursing Home, Warwick RI on May 14, 2020.  She was born in Providence, R.I. to the late Zita Almira (Danis) Corning and Henry A. Corning.   

Verna was regularly active in her younger years in her church community of St....

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Dear Verna,
I did not know you before your death. but have come to know you through your precious daughter, Debbie. I have learned al lot about your valuable journey on this earth. What I have learned is that I missed your talent as an artist, singer and dancer. I missed your dedication to raising 4 children with compassion, toughness dedication and patience. But, also, I learned about your pure heart of giving to the unfortunate, disadvantaged and fringes of society by serving the...

Most beautiful person I have met. Verna was loved by everyone around her, she always gave a big smile. Verna you are always missed and when we chat about you a big smile always comes out of it. God bless you Verna

Mom, over the years, I have watched the wonderful ways you have made life special for our family, the moments of love and laughter, the traditions and memories we will carry with us throughout our lives. But most of all I have watched the way you have shown the true meaning of love in everything you did for us.

My earliest memories of you mom was your beautiful singing voice as you comforted me to sleep, your tender touch on baby hands as you began a lifetime of gentle guidance....

She was always good to me. I would like to think I was good to her. I'll miss her sense of humor and the hugs she freely gave. Verna was a unique woman who gave more than she ever received.

RIP Nana. Ill miss your laugh and your amazing sense of humor. So happy we got to see you all those summers growing up. Wish we had more time for Aaden to get to know you as I did. Love you always!

I will miss her sweet smile. She was so sweet, always put a smile on my face when I took care of her. My condolences to your family

I will miss u Aunt Verna and will always remember all the wonderful years growing up with both our families dinners card games birthday parties weddings births they will be with me always. Love Judy

I will miss you very much. You had such a kind heart as well as a ton of patience to put up with me while you helped my Mom raise me. I hope you are in a better place and free of pain.

I will miss you until the end of time. Thank you for loving me like no other. I am so proud to be your daughter. Until we meet again Momma. Rest easy...