Verna Dye

Verna Geneva Dye, 73, of Jackson passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020, at her home.

She was born March 17, 1947, in St. Louis, the daughter of Forrest and Dorothy Whitehead Williams. She and Gary Dye were married March 20, 1965.

Verna was a giving person. She was proud to care for her two children and any of their friends who came into their home or anyone else who may have been in need. She also had a special love for her poodles.

Verna was a dedicated and skilled seamstress, having worked at Florsheim Shoe factory and Hancock Fabrics and several other sewing companies.

Her grandchildren were the light of her life.

Loving survivors include her husband of 55 years; children, Jeff Dye and Victoria Watkins, both of Jackson; and sister, Lesa Williams of Pleasantville, Nebraska. Also surviving are five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and a sister.

The family will honor Verna with a private graveside service Thursday in New Morley (Missouri) Cemetery, with the Rev. Jim Matthews officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.

McCombs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.