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A private funeral ceremony will be held and burial will follow in Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Vernal L. Roush, age 85, formerly of Flora, Illinois, passed away Friday evening, April 10, 2020, at Avon Health & Rehabilitation Center in Avon, Indiana.
She was born June 9, 1934, in Flora, the daughter of Verdie A. and Mamie F. (Cox) Coble. Vernal married George Kenneth Roush on April 18, 1954, in Flora, and they shared 59 years of marriage together. Kenny passed away September 24, 2013.
Vernal was a very outgoing, loving person who greeted everyone with a smile. A lifelong resident of Flora, she was blessed with many friends young and old. For many years she and Kenny wintered in Rockport, Texas, where they met people from all around the country. Her family and her friends were treasures in her life. She enjoyed picnics, playing golf, DAR, her sorority, and many church and community activities. Vernal especially loved her family, reading, and listening to Gospel music.
Vernal is survived by her daughter: Kimberly Ranson (husband Steve) of Hazelwood, Indiana; daughter-in-law: Janet Willey (husband John) of Hazelwood, Indiana; 2 grandsons: Chad Ranson (wife Abbi) and Aaron Ranson (wife Leigh); 5 great-grandchildren: Bella and Molly Ranson, and Lily, Harper, and Silas Ranson; 4 sisters: Frances A. Anderson (husband George), Wilma L. Hongsermeier, Judith Morris (husband Don), and Joan Melton (husband Bob); and sister-in-law: Nancy Coble; as well many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son: Gregory Roush; a granddaughter: Amber Ranson; and a brother: Vernon Arthur Coble.
A private funeral ceremony will be held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Steve Ranson officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Hugs Kim!
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss Kim. Moms and Dads sure are special and you had two of the best. Prayers from Rick and I to you and family.
Kim & family and Janet, My condolences to you at the passing of your loved one. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of Vernal's passing. I had miss her Christmas card for the last two years. She was the one who organized all of our 1952 class reunions. We were good friends. Velma Price
Very sorry to hear the news. Vernal and Kenneth were our neighbors for many years. We are sorry for the loss of this good neighbor. She will be missed.
God bless you in this difficult time. I always liked your Mom. She will be missed.
Our condolences.
R I P my dear friend you were a great friend
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort to Kim, family and friends.
Sorry for you loss sending prayers. She was a great lady.
We are sorry for your loss. We both enjoyed our time spent with her through work and on the golf course.
Praying for you Kim and family. So sorry for your loss. Vernal was just a dear, kind person. Rest In Peace Vernal. 🕊 Keeping you in my prayers 🙏🏻
Kim so sorry to hear about your mom. Will keep your family in prayers.
Sorry for your loss Kim. Sending prayers
Our hearts go out to all of you at this time. Vernal was a special lady in our eyes. Please know that we love you and that we will keep you in our every prayer now and for many tomorrows.
A lovely lady. Kind to everyone.
Love and prayers sent your way . So happy for her she with her Loved ones.
Kim and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear this Kim. Prayers for you and your family. It's hard to lose your mother.
Thinking of you. Verbal and Kenny were both special people.
Kim and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Kim, I remember spending lots of time at your house during our high school years. Your mom was so nice and always made your friends feel welcome. I know she will be sadly missed. Joe and I will keep you all in our prayers.
Kim, It saddens me to hear about your Mother. She was a sweet, sweet lady. God Bless you and your family.
Sorry for your loss. Vernal was a beautiful lady, went to church with her for many years, saw her at Curves 3 times a week as we exercised. Mike used to babysit for her. Prayers of comfort for all the family.
I worked with Vernal as a fellow court reporter and she also worked with my dad when he was a judge. She was very well respected in her job, but more importantly she was such a sweet, lovely lady. I extend my sympathy to her family.
So very sorry to hear about Vernal. She was so beautiful, inside and out. She was always so supportive of us when we were at Oil Belt Camp. Always willing to help do anything. One of our favorites in Flora. Hugs and prayers for peace and comfort.
May God bless you and wrap His arms around you. So sorry for your loss. She was always so happy at church. She will be missed. Dennis and Sue Hampsten
Kim and family, so sorry for your loss!
Kim. So sorry to hear about your mom. As I have told you before your family made a great impact on the Flora area. I wish I could have been there to speak to you personally. I’ll never forget you or your family
So sorry for you loss. Vernal was a lovely lady and will be missed by all who knew her. Our sympathy to her family.
So sorry for your loss. I miss Vernal's smile on Sunday morning. I often held her hands for a while because she always had cold hands and mine were always warm. Vernal, my friend, I will see you in Heaven.
Sorry for your loss. She was always so sweet.
She was a beautiful person, always willing to help others.
What a great Christian Lady.....may Our Father bless and comfort all!
Kim, so sorry that your Mom passed. Remember us all growing up in the south end . As a matter of fact, I just told someone the other day about the huge oak tree that fell in their bedroom back when I was around 8 or 9. They were at church when it happened. I always remembered that. I am sure you remember. Sure thought a lot of your Mom and Dad. Take care !! God Bless !!
Such a lovely person, always a beautiful smile. Sorry for your loss!
Sorry to hear of the loss of you mom, Kim. Vernal was a beautiful christian lady with a smile that warmed your heart. Such fond memories growing up at First Christian Church. My God comfort you and your family at such a difficult time.
Kim, So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother.Many good memories of times at the Roush house during our Flora High School years. Those highly competitive ping pong games and the many ice cold Cokes after football practice just to name a few. God Bless you and your family during this most difficult time.
Vernal was a very special loving, caring person. I'm so sorry to hear of her death but know she is in a much better place now.
Praying for you Kim and your family!!!! A mom leaves us the best part of her with us, her love!!! Love you!!!
Edna Sebring- I am so sorry to hear of Vernal's passing. She was a friend to all of who knew her, including me. But I know she dearly loved the Lord, and we'll all meet again some day, in God's glorious home. My sympathy to Kim, and all the family.
Just found out. So Sorry. We would always stop to see her when we were in Flora. Respected her entire family. A dear Christian friend.
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