Vernita Jenese Christian

Obituary For Vernita Jenese Christian

Vernita Jenese Christian was born to the late Helen N. Head and Horace Head on October 05, 1960. Vernita was born and grew up in Pavo, Georgia. She attended the Brooks County School System and was a member of the graduating class of 1978.
Her friendship with Sandra Presley lead her marrying her husband of 40 years, Larry Christian, Sr., on August 19, 1981. To their union, they were blessed with two sons: Larry Christian, II and Victor Christian Sr.
Vernita briefly served in the United States Army as a private first class. After her discharge, she worked at John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital before earning her LPN in 2002. She was a familiar smiling face in the healthcare community and has helped so many at various nursing homes and healthcare facilities.
Vernita was most proud of her sons and grandchildren. She was overjoyed to experience her first international cruise with them. Her sons were her pride and her grandchildren were her joy. Her nieces and nephews made her feel forever young and encouraged her to experience life to the fullest, even on the wild side, occasionally.
She departed this life on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Larry R. Christian, Sr.; Parents, Horace and Helen Head; her stepson, Keith Christian; Brothers, Gregory and Craig Head.
Vernita leaves to mourn but cherish her memories to: her loving sons, Larry "Bambi" Christian, II and Victor J. Christian, Sr (Ashley); beloved granddaughters, Emerald Bartlett, Mariah Armster and Israel Watkins; treasured grandsons, My Kale Christian, Keith Christian, Victor Christian, Jr “VJ” and Asher Christian; unforgettable brothers and sisters, Malissa Head, Joyce Head, Lisa Peterson, Octavia Spivey (Quinton), Terrence Head (Adrian) and Erick
Head. She also leaves her special sisters-in-law, Doris Head, Gloria Christian, Sandra Presley, Linda Edwards, and Patricia Christian, and her brother-in-law, Allen Christian. She also leaves behind a host of special nieces, nephews, friends and family.
Vernita’s trust in God, shaped the way she loved and lived. Her generosity, grace and gentle smile, will forever live on in all of those who were blessed to know her.
~We will continue to honor her memory and hold her in our hearts forever~

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 15th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at the Morven City Auditorium in Morven, Georgia. Livestream will be available. Burial follows at the Old Beulah Hill Cemetery in Quitman, Georgia.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 14th, 2026 from 1:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. at the Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home.

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