Vernelle Stephenson Obituary

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VERNELLE STEPHENSON Mrs. Vernelle Blocker Stephenson, 82, of Walterboro, SC and South Florida, entered into eternal rest Saturday, August 30, 2008 at Trident Medical Center in Charleston. Funeral services will be held 11 o'clock, Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at Pine Grove Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Stephenson was born June 28, 1926 in Walterboro, SC and was the daughter of the late Jefferson Fary Blocker and Gladys Hudson Blocker. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Walterboro and also a member of First Baptist Church of Boynton Beach, Florida. Nell's love and exuberance for life was shown through her devotion to God and participation in many church and civic organizations. She saw the best in each person she met and the beauty in each form of nature. Her family loves her deeply and is honored to have been part of her life. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Surviving are: her husband of 62 years, Russell H. 'Steve' Stephenson; children, Russell H. Stephenson, Jr. of Pembroke Pines, FL, Charles R. 'Randy' Stephenson and his wife Kay Kay of Cooper City, Florida and Mandi D. Stephenson and her husband Richard Solis of Boca Raton, Florida; grandchildren, Erin, Haley, Danielle, Farrah, Zackary, Jacob and Nikole; great grandchildren, Mia, Tristan and Skye; and brother, Charles L. Blocker of Walterboro. She was preceded in death by a brother, James A. Blocker. For those that wish, memorial messages and thoughts may be sent to the family at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com. Family and friends may call Monday evening from 6 until 8 at THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, WALTERBORO CHAPEL, 1193 Bells Highway, Walterboro. 843.538.5408. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

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Published by The Palm Beach Post on Sep. 1, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Vernelle Stephenson

11 Entries

Bonnie Russell

September 22, 2008

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. I know you will miss her dearly. Cherish those memories forever!
Eleanora Wagner, Roy, Bonnie, Jessica, John, and Josh Russell

Kim (Thompson) Hutchinson

September 22, 2008

Dear Mandi & Family -
My heart sank when I heard the news of your lovely mom. She was very, very special to so many people - including my family. I just know she and my mom (Ann Thompson) are in heaven at this time, organizing something (as they did for the PTA at Flamingo Elementary)- or enjoying a lovely lunch!
Please know our thought and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Love,
The Thompson Family
Larry, David, Kim & Laura

Marie Rahn Hiers

September 15, 2008

mr. steve and family, I am so sorry to hear about Vernelle. She was a wonderful Sunday school teacher. She will be missed, may the Lord comfort you and bless you all Marie Hiers

Sherry Weber

September 9, 2008

I was saddned by the news of Miss Vernells death but I also know that Our Father was waiting to receive her into His home. She made me feel special about myself when I didn't feel there was anything there to be noticed. That was her gift and I will always treasure it .

Yvonne Langevin (Canalejo)

September 6, 2008

My deepest sympathy for your loss. Find peace in all the wonderful memories you have.

Mary and Eugene Lowery

September 3, 2008

Steve, all we can say is we are so sorry. Eugene and I have loved both of you for so long. Even after leaving Walterboro for Tennessee you were both always in our hearts and prayers. We will always remember Vernelle as such a wonderful loving woman who just lit up a room whenever she walked through the door. She was definitely a blessing to know and my life has been blessed and is so much the better just to have been able to call her my friend. Our prayers are with you and your family, Steve, and with James and Charles.

Sharon Lanham

September 1, 2008

Dear Randy, Mandy, Russel and most of all Mr. Stephenson
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom/wife. I saw her recently at Mrs. Stoops service, and she looked great. I hope you all remember the good times and cherish the wonderful memories you had with her. Mom's are very special and you should know that she loved you with all her heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you, may god bless you.

Emory Lyons

September 1, 2008

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

Carolyn Herndon

September 1, 2008

We are saddened bt the death of your mother.We have fond memories of your mother visiting Pine Grove when we were growing up in Walterboro.Our mother Virginia Herndon loved your mother dearly.She was a lovely and gracious lady.Carolyn &Mary Lee

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