Gladys Vernon Obituary
Travelers Rest
Gladys C. Vernon, 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 21, 2015 in her home.
She was the daughter of Perry Dalmer and Ethel Cannada. She is predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Paul Morgan Vernon; and sisters, Anna McConnell Mary Caskie and Dalma Jean Anger.
She is survived by her sister, Helen Harris (Robert); daughter, Betty Vernon Carnes; sons, John Oeland Vernon III, Paul Morgan Vernon, Jr., and Perry David Vernon; grandchildren, John V. Carnes, Ashley and Tara McFalls, Johnny, Jessica, and David Vernon; and great-grandchildren Sam and Andi Carnes.
Mrs. Vernon attended North Greenville College, where she met her husband, Paul. She graduated magna cum laude from Furman University in 1963 and received a Master's degree from Clemson University. A life-long student and teacher, she was an educator for over 30 years in and a favorite guidance counselor at Travelers Rest High School until retirement.
Gladys loved the mountains, fall colors, traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway, identifying wildflowers, taking her family camping, and hiking well into her 80s.
A fantastic cook and avid gardener, the epitome of a Southern lady, she always had a warm and welcoming home for her family and friends. She was a kind and loving soul who enjoyed her membership at the Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8 pm at Howze Mortuary. Service at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Friday at 11 am.
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April 24, 2015
We are so sorry to hear about Gladys. It was a blessing to have known her.
Paul and Sandy Scarpa
Bonnie and Al Funk
April 23, 2015
Our deepest sympathy!
Mary Kennedy
April 23, 2015
Another angel is in heaven.
Much love to Betty and family and friends,
Mary
shirley green
April 23, 2015
she was a great lady and will be missed very much and my thougths and prayers go out to her family in this time of loss.
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Myra Rochester - Ellison
April 23, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Vernon was a very special lady to me. As a guidance counselor she always helped me and even more she became a friend that helped me through some very tough teenage years. I will always cherish my memories of her. She was a true lovely southern lady. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Kathy Vernon Garland
April 22, 2015
A very special lady who was loved by all who knew her. I know that my Uncle Paul was waiting at Heaven's gate for her. She will be missed by us all.
Toma Thacker Patterson
April 22, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Doris Thompson
April 22, 2015
Sorry to see this, she was a lovely lady.
Esther King
April 22, 2015
This picture reminds me of Gladys' fun years and that is how I came to know her. She was a special lady. So glad I knew her. Blessings to the Vernon family as you grieve her passing.
Debbie White
April 22, 2015
So sorry that I won't be there for the service. I won't return from California until the 29th. She was a favorite aunt of mine and I have many memories of time spent with all of your family. I will treasure the memories of times past! In fact, I think I took that picture of her! Thoughts and prayers are with you, John, Paul, Perry and Betty! Love you all so much!
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