Madeline Martin Vernon, 74, formerly of Hwy 87, but most recently of Harris Point, +passed away early Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at Morehead Memorial Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, June 26, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Ms. Vernon was born July 12, 1935 in Patrick County, Virginia, daughter of the late Crowsey and Minnie Hancock Martin. She was a member of Osborne Baptist Church and was a retired sitter for the sick and elderly. Surviving are her two daughters, Linda Hay and husband, Magdy of New York and Ruth "Charlie" Tonkin and husband, Chuck of Knoxville, TN; two sons, Artie Jones and wife, Kellie of Eden and Jack Jones and wife, Kim of Mayodan; six grandchildren, Michael Woods, Courtney Woods, Jaclyn Jones Thomas, Zachary Dyar, Rachel and Lauren Jones; one great-granddaughter, Alexis Thomas; sisters, Gladys Brown and Joy McDonald of Fieldale, VA, and Gloria Baker of Ridgeway, VA; step-children, Ricky Vernon and Vanessa Vernon. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Vernon; and son, Donnie Ray Jones. The family will receive friends Friday evening, 7 - 9 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of Artie and Kellie Jones, 442 Greenway Drive in Eden. Online condolences may be offered to the Vernon family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Our deepest sympathy to Madeline's family. She will surly be missed.
Ken & Margo Brown
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow, Barbara McLENDON Phenix City, Al.
Barbara McLendon
My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time. Madeline was a wonderful woman, she always made me laugh and smile. She will be greatly missed.
Keith Cox
Madeline lived beside us when we were children and she lived beside us again for many years later in life. It was always a joy to talk with her and she was just fun to be around. She will be missed greatly. She was loved by many. May she rest in peace and her family be comforted at this time of sorrow.
Steve W. Scott
Our condolences to the Vernon family.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.Losing your mother is one of the biggest "hurts" you'll ever endure.Just remember what a great mom you had and how she always laughed.I'm around the corner if you need me.May God bless you.
Alice Carpenter McBride
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Madeline.She will be missed by alot of people.I am praying GOD will send comfort to you all today and in the days ahead.May GOD bless you all.
Linda Gibson
my thought and prayers go out to madeline Family. she really be missed.she were my mama Best Friend margaret cox.I will miss her calling me.
Debbie cox smith
We are saddened to hear of Madeline's passing. She was always a joy to be with and we will miss her. May God comfort you the family during this time of grief.
Ken, Margaret & Scott Hall
Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jim & Becky Jefferson
On behalf of my family, I wish to express my sincere thanks to Neil Fair and the entire Fair Staff for their professional and loving care that everyone provided for our Mom "Big Mama"
Artie Jones
Linda, Michael, Courtney & family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. It's never easy to say goodbye and Big Mama was a very sweet woman and will be missed.
Diane Ramey Sawyer
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