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Verna Mathis Obituary

MATHIS Verna Mathis, 63, entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 27, 2012 in her Stratford residence. She was born to Ora Torrance and the late, William Ramseur on January 1, 1949 in Newton, N.C. An area resident for over 50 years, she retired from General Electric after 37 years of service. Left to cherish her memory are: beloved husband, Terry Mathis, Sr.; sons, Calvin and Gary Cooper, Jr, stepson; Terry Mathis, Jr.; grandchildren, Lighanne Rivera, Alyssa and Lexi Cooper; sister, Patricia Ramseur and a host of other relatives and friends. A Homegoing Service will be held on Monday, March 5, 2012 in Ebenezer Gospel Assembly Church, 291 Bunnell St., Bridgeport with Pastor Thomas Hayes officiating. Interment immediately following service in Lakeview Cemetery, 885 Boston Ave., Bridgeport, CT. Friends may greet the family from 9:00 am until time of service at the church. Arrangements entrusted to Geo. J. Peterson FH., 1041 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06608.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Feb. 29 to Mar. 3, 2012.

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melvin and Chyrel curran

February 22, 2019

Trish, Gary and Calvin, may you sadness turn into sweet memories.
Love all, Melvin & Chyrel Curran

March 29, 2012

Rip Grandma u are not forgotten.

March 29, 2012

Wow hard to relive it has been a month. Mom I love you so much and miss. But there is a peace because you're at rest.

Rutty and Holly

March 29, 2012

Hall of fame running back from Johnnies Cafe...G A R Y COOOOOOPER!

Gary Cooper

March 21, 2012

March 7, 2012

LeighAnne was your first grandchild your bond will never be broken everybody saw the love there. God bless the family Calvin your a great son.. rip verna

March 5, 2012

Service was beautiful. Heart hurt for Calvin's tears. God bless

Tiffany Wilson

March 5, 2012

Im truely going to miss verna she was the funniest person i knew she came to work smiling an ready to make everyone laugh. Im glad shes in a better place love you R.I.P.

Arby & Dannette Barnes

March 5, 2012

Terry,
Our prayers are with you and the family.
Love ya.

Carmen Rivera

March 5, 2012

My deepest condolences to the family, may God Bless You and strengthen you during this difficult time. Verna has gone home to be with the Lord and we must rejoice in that. Her smile will live in us forever.
Love,
Carmen Rivera

Darryl Cooper

March 5, 2012

To the family of Verna
The Cooper Family Charles and Domimga sincerely send deepest regards. you both have been great freinds. God bless you. STAY UP.

Barbara Clemons

March 4, 2012

Verna,

Smiling way and pleasant face are pleasure to remember Deepest Sympathy

March 4, 2012

Im so sorry for the families loss. Leighanne is beautiful she's grown up so fast. Calvin has always been a humble person. God bless the family.

Denise Johnson

March 4, 2012

Terry, sorry to hear of the loss of your wife and to the children, grandchildren and family sorry for your loss. May God comfort you through your time of grief.

Carol Williams

March 4, 2012

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. As a teen growing up is how I knew Verna. My sister Alys and myself have fond memories. We pray to give the family strength.

Liz Irby

March 4, 2012

Rest in Peasce My Friend, my memories of us will live on.

Barbara Buster-Pulliam

March 3, 2012

I just saw this information on Facebook. I am shocked as well as hurt. Another one of my childhood buddies has been called home. May the family find comfort. Until we meet again Verna, until we all meet again.

Cassandra Edmonds

March 3, 2012

To the family of Verna:

I met Verna years ago when she worked with my mom at GE. Everytime I saw her we laughed and joked. I am gonna miss her and please know that God has given you an angel to watch over you. Please accept my condolences and my prayers as I pray your strength in the Lord at this difficult time.

March 3, 2012

LeighAnne stay strong shes in a better place, she knew you loved her and she loved you very much. Calvin and family my prayers are with you.. This is family family is everything stay united.. god bless

Lynn Wheeler/Nesmith

March 3, 2012

Terry, The Wheeler & Nesmith Family send their deepest sympathy in the loss of your wife. You and your family will be in our prayers. We love you. Lynn, Mark, Janet & Mrs. Odessa Wheeler/Nesmith

Melanie Wright

March 3, 2012

Although you are gone I thank you for sharing your wonderful loving life with my cousin Terry Mathis, You really made a difference in his life, I loved when we got together on special occasions all of the laughter and fun we had made us enjoy our love for each other. I will always love you, You were a special Lady. Love Always your Cuz Melanie Wright & Family.

March 3, 2012

In the night of death, hope sees a star, and listening love can hear the rustle of a wing. With Sympathy, Deborah Bish Lyons

Jennifer Jones

March 3, 2012

To Verna's Family: My deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. My prayers are with you. May she rest in peace. God Bless

Alyssa Cooper

March 3, 2012

Dear Grandma,
We love you so much! It's sad to see you go, but god needed you up in heaven. I love you and I know your watching over me and Lexi
Love your granddaughters,
Alyssa and Lexi

Letitia Mathis

March 2, 2012

Although your gone, the good times and laughter we had will always be with me. I will miss our talks on the phone. You will never be forgotten..

Love Always,
Your niece Letitia Mathis

The Mebane;s Edwin Stret

March 2, 2012

We offer our deepest condolences to the family. To known Ms. Verna was to love Ms. Verna. RIP...

With love and sincere sympathy,

George Bish

March 2, 2012

To the family
She is not gone, but changed soul turned to light, transformed into a star that burn forever in the sky. Shining down upon us through opening in heaven, keeping watch, sending love. A new star in heaven now shines.
With Sympathy

March 1, 2012

Your with the angels now rip

Barbara Lewis

March 1, 2012

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

April Williams

March 1, 2012

My deepest condolences to the Family. I knew Verna through my sisters Carol & Alys (Butler) Williams. You all have our prayers through this difficult time.

Chyrel (cher) Curran

March 1, 2012

Terry, Calvin and Gary,
As we walk through life we meet so many people every single moment; there are some who leave an impact and some who are sent especially for us; these are angels who appear as friends and give us warmth and brighten our world.
This was your wife/mother Verna, the angel in disguise.
I will miss her.

March 1, 2012

Calvin and family so sorry for the loss of your mother. May god heal your broken hearts Leighanne she loved you and she was proud of you. You were the daughter she never had. Stay strong and stay a family. Family will get you through this stay blessed

March 1, 2012

God Bless Calvin Leighanne and their family for their loss.

Starr

March 1, 2012

My prayers goes out to Leighanne and her family for their loss of Verna

March 1, 2012

God bless Calvin and his family at their time of loss.

Victor, Jenita, & Attalia Hayes

March 1, 2012

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family during this time of mourning. May God continue to comfort and strengthen you all!

Rivera

March 1, 2012

You were a second mom to your granddaughter you were always there for me and her when we needed u. I am so proud my daughter was able to call you grandma we Had bad times but u know I loved u and so happy you spent 16 years with your granddaughter you were so proud to have. U wont see her going to prom or graduating high school but we know you will be smiling down at her she will make you proud. We love you miss you.

Janne Dolan

February 29, 2012

To LeighAnne, Jahnae,and Kim and your family, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Grandma. Please know that we are praying for you. It is a difficult time, but many people lift your family in prayer and we hope you can find much comfort in this. Janne Dolan, Steve Skarupa and Marla Hoffman

Melvin & Chyrel (Cher) Curran

February 29, 2012

Trisha and Ms. Lee,

There are no words that can heal a broken heart, but know that our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
May God bless and keep you wrapped in his arms.

Dela (Jordan) Nelson

February 29, 2012

My condolences to the family. I am truly saddened to hear of Verna's passing and will be praying that God wraps you in his loving arms during your time of grieve. Love you guys... will be with you in spirit.

Rivera

February 29, 2012

Rip grandma we love and miss you Love Kim Leighanne and Jahnae

Butch Cabral

February 29, 2012

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Brenda Burton-Seldon

February 29, 2012

Verna-we will Miss Your Love, Laughter, & Firmness you brought to this world. I will always, keep you near, dear, to my heart. God, has taken you from us to your final resting place. Thank you for saying I Love You Too at the End....Spend the Wheel-Girl Friend---Love You ALL Terry keep the Faith!!!!!!!
Brenda Burton-Seldon

LeighAnne Rivera

February 29, 2012

I LOVE you grandma, you were like my second mother and i was your first grandaughter, you always went all out just for me, and always helped me through my problems , i always knewi could call u when i needed sombody to cry to or just needed sombody to make me laugh... i miss you ...

Thomas Rivera

February 29, 2012

My prayers go out to Calvin and his family and my granddaughter LeighAnne for their loss..

February 29, 2012

Josef Rivera

February 29, 2012

I am so sorry to hear the loss for the Cooper family and send my condolences.

Sabrina Anderson

February 29, 2012

Verna, we love you and will miss you dearly!

Calvin Cooper

February 29, 2012

Momma Jesus picked a wonderful flower on Monday. We will miss you but know you were needed for bigger things. Love you so much your boys.

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