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Betty Vernier Obituary
On Sunday morning, July 8, 2018, Betty E. (Littlefield) Vernier went home to be with her Lord and Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. She was born to Ralph and Emily Littlefield on January 19, 1922, the 3rd of 4 girls. Sisters, June, Kathryn, and Phyllis all predeceased her.
She was graduated from Scott High School class of 1940 and married her loving sweetheart, Harold Vernier, on February 22, 1941. During World War II, she worked at Champion Spark Plug and also cared for Harold's parents in Stryker, OH.
She devoted her life to caring for and raising her children and being involved in various ministries to women. She was an active member of Christian Fellowship of Toledo, where she always lent a helping hand to help with meals, wedding and baby showers, prayer services, the baby nursery, and whatever task was needed. She taught us hospitality as she and Dad opened our home to host visiting church speakers and missionaries, as well as a weekly small group prayer meeting that spanned 15 years.
She ministered to the community through the church young people's group and Pioneer Girls program, as well as Child Evangelism Fellowship & Good News Clubs, Friendship Bible Coffees, Christian Business & Professional Women, Changed Life Seminar, and Bible Study Fellowship.
She also worked part time for Surgical Partners, Inc. until 1997.
She leaves to cherish her memory daughter, Joyce, of Sylvania, OH; and son, Jim (wife, Gari) of Columbia, TN; 6 grandchildren, Audri (Ben) Botkin, Charles (Hannah), Ellen, Natasha (Josiah) Courter, Joel, and Justice (Maggie); and 6 great-grandchildren, with another due in October, 2018.
Private interment was held in Stryker, OH. A memorial service will be held at the Christian Fellowship Church, 6711 Pilliod Road, Holland, OH, at a future date.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Christian Missions in Many Lands at PO. Box 13, Spring Lake, NJ 07762, Christian Fellowship Church, or Hospice of NW Ohio.
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July 15, 2018
Joyce,
I remember your mom as being so friendly, welcoming, accepting, and funny! Always so positive. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
Barb Braker Walters
kathy Douglas
July 15, 2018
Joyce, Your mom was such a special lady and I have such fond memories of her. I trust you'll know the Lord's comfort in the coming months and years.
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