Essie Shumate Vernon

Essie Shumate Vernon, 98, formerly of Bryan Street in Stoneville, passed away Tuesday evening, November 16, 2010 at Morehead Nursing Center. A service of celebration will be held at 11 AM, Friday, November 19 at Stoneville Christian Church. Burial will follow in Stoneville City Cemetery. Mrs. Vernon was born December 11, 1911 in Henry County, VA, daughter of the late John Tony and Janie Elizabeth Shumate. She was a member of Stoneville Christian Church. Surviving are her children, Betty Robertson of Stoneville, and Bill Vernon and wife, Sandy also of Stoneville; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and special nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, B. Arnold Vernon; son-in-law Don Robertson; three brothers; and two sisters. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service (10 - 11 AM) on Friday at Stoneville Christian Church and other times at the home of her daughter, Betty Robertson at 104 Duncan Street in Stoneville, and her son, Bill Vernon, 174 Dogwood Road, also in Stoneville. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Morehead Nursing Center for their dedication and support. Memorial contributions may be made to Stoneville Christian Church, PO Box 907, Stoneville, NC 27048 Online condolences may be offered to the Vernon family at www.fairfuneralhome.com