Boyd's Funeral Service | Warrenton, NC

Obituary For Vernell Virginia Kersey Person

I am home in heaven, dear ones; Oh, so happy and so bright. There is a perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, safely home in heaven at last.

Vernell Virginia Kersey Person, age 85, of Norlina, North Carolina departed this life on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Zebulon Rehabilitation Center in Zebulon, North Carolina.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the Cooks Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Warrenton, North Carolina. The Reverend Tony W. Cozart, Pastor will officiate.

Vernell Virginia Kersey Person leaves a legacy to cherish her memories: one daughter, Rose Michell Person (James) of Warrenton, NC; two sons, Curtis Wayne Person (Wanda) of Warrenton, NC and Andre Terrell Person (Yvette) of Lawton, OK; two sisters, Cassandra Kersey of Henderson, NC, and Delores Williams of Philadelphia, PA; four brothers, John Kersey of Pemberton, NJ, James Kersey (Ann) of Raleigh, NC, Ted Kersey of Louisburg, NC and Alvin Kersey (Ella) of Middleburg, NC; six grandchildren, Latoya Richardson, Chandria Person, Niesha Thompson, Jaquala Myhand, Sidney Harrison and Sibrina Harrison; five great-grand children, Amaria, Tristan, Jade, Zamir and Kaliyah; one uncle, George Campbell (Debra) of Ridgeway, NC, and her loving, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She may be viewed on Friday, February 19, 2021 from 1:00pm until 5:00pm at Boyd & Royster Funeral Services in Warrenton, North Carolina.

Professional Services entrusted to Boyd & Royster Funeral Services.

Guest Book

Mom the life you lived is a legacy that will never be forgotten. You loved and you were loved forever.

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To the family, I'm truly sorry for your loss. I pray that God will comfort and strengthen you. Joy Judkins

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Andre, Wayne,and Michelle Your mom will definitely be missed. She was always smiling and so happy; such a joy to be around. Although we know you are sad at losing her,you can be at peace with knowing she's having the sweetest rest there is....with our heavenly Father. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Derrick and Pamela(Johnson) Harris

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Please know that the Talley family share in your grief. Charles Talley

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Our Sincere Condolences to Michelle, Wayne and Andre and the rest of the Family. Prayers of comfort in your time of bereavement. Love in Christ, Dale & Linda Wilkerson

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You will be truly missed Aunt Vernell! All I can think about are all our visits, meals, laughs and time under the big tree with huge roots growing up. Although we're sad, you're doing great now. Give Farmer a hug for us. Many prayers and much love to your children, family and other loved ones! -Your Nephew Marcus Kearsey

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We love you & will miss you Aunt Vernell. I know you are celebrating up there. You will be truly missed, please give dad a hug for me. Love always your niece, Krystle.

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I will always cherish our memories grandma you will be truly missed.

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Keeping my Family in Prayers. Aunt Vernell you will be truly missed.

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Thank you for all the preserves that you tried to show me how to make. One day I will get it.Now you can take your rest,you will truly be missed.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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