March 8, 1927 – July 12, 2020
Vernelle G. Harris, 93, Westfield, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020. Vernelle was born in Salemburg, N.C., to the late Rufus and Mallie Grantham. She worked as a server at Pickett’s Cafeteria in Westfield during the ‘70s. Vernelle was a member of the Calvary Tabernacle PFWB Church in Roseboro, N.C.
Vernelle was the widow of Frank Harris and Herman English. She is survived by her children, Nancy V. (husband, Randy) Colby, Dan M. (wife, Pat) Matthews, Mark T. (wife, Christy) Matthews; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; sister, Evelene Jackson. She was preceded in death by her son, Gary Linwood Matthews and six siblings.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, July 17 at Flanner Buchanan-Carmel, where family and friends are invited to gather from noon until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Summit Lawn Cemetery, Westfield.
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