Verna May Kerr Wise
Verna May Kerr Wise passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 22, 1936, in Greene County, to the late William Kerr I and Nora Ackley Kerr Calvert.
One thing no one could deny about her was her loyalty and strong love for her children and grandchildren. They were always a priority in her life.
She was a bit of a celebrity at the local dollar stores, where many people knew her by her name. She also loved driving her car around town. Her family often joked that her car was so happy to be home at the end of the day.
She enjoyed all holidays, but especially Christmas, and she loved picking gifts. She loved wearing bright colors, with lots of jewelry. She had a fashion style all her own.
Playing 500 Rummy was always a favorite and many, many hands were played.
Play her some Conway Twitty, George Jones, or Elvis and her toes would be tapping. The two step was her favorite.
She is survived by her children, August “Sonny” (Lisa) Kerr, Lee Wicks, Kimberly Donahue, and Timmy (Beth) Wise, all of Washington; her grandchildren, AJ (Jackie) Kerr, Austin (Becca) Kerr, JD (Jamie) Donahue, TJ (Haleigh Palmer) Wise, Michael (Laura) Buchanan, and Tori Johnson Beattie; as well as eight great-grandchildren with another on the way.
She is also survived by six siblings, Patty Livingood of Brockway, Darlene Breese, Debbie Hatfield, William Kerr II, Dennis Kerr and Christy Kirkwood, all of Washington County; along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two siblings, Peggy Crawford and Jean Askews.
As per her wishes, there will be no public viewing. A memorial service will be planned at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made, in her honor, to the Caring Mission, 917 North Main Street, Washington, PA 15301, or the Donnell House, 10 Leet Street, Washington, PA 15301.
A special thank you to Candy Speers, her UPMC coordinator, and Joyce Robinson, her social worker from Concordia.
Arrangements have been entrusted to William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington.
A guest book is available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.