Coleman’s Mortuary | Hastings, FL

Obituary For Willie Mae Verdell

Willie Mae Verdell was born to Elizabeth Givens, June 13, 1950, in Spuds, Florida. She was a student with the 1968 class at Walter E. Harris High School and worked for St. Johns County School District as a food service worker in the cafeteria. She also worked for St. Johns County Sheriff’s Department as a crossing guard. She leaves to mourn her: loving husband, Robert Verdell, Sr. Hastings, FL; five children, Robert Verdell Jr. (Marietta), Palm Coast, FL; Tranesha Hubert (Robert Ben) St. Augustine, FL; Shirley Ann Jackson (Brian Sr.) Hastings, FL; Tykesa Brinson (Terrence) Ocala, FL; Timothy Verdell (Felicia) St. Augustine, FL; two brothers, Henry Simon (Shirley) Palm Coast, FL; James Spivey (Kelly) Rochester, NY; sister, Sherry Fuller (Nathaniel) Armstrong, FL; and a host of grandchildren and extended family.

The Verdell family will receive friends and the community 5-7 p.m., Friday, January 20, at the Felix Coleman Memorial Chapel. A Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, January 21, at the Walter E. Harris Community Center, 400 Harris St, Hastings. Interment will be held in Armstrong Cemetery.

Guest Book

Our Condolences to the Verdell family on behalf of Horace Verdell and family. ~Mary (Willie) Ayers, Julius (Vanessa) Ferguson, Sheila (Fred) James and Lisa DeBerac

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She was a wonderful person with a personality that would make you laugh!! I would call her "Mama"! I'm gonna miss her so much!!! Love you Renee Lee

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Robert and the Verdell Family; I know words can't take away the hurt you're feeling, but I want you to know how much I care. Sending you love and strength in this time of loss. I cannot think of a nicer person than Ms Verdell. she will be sorely missed by all. Roman

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One of the horseshoes mother. I will never forget you and the family. More like my family too. My condolences to you all. 😇😇 Love. Joronda Childs

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Our condolences to Shirley, Brian Sr, Brian Jr, Brishawnda along with the entire Verdell family. We are continuing to pray for you and may God keep you lifted during your grieving process. Love, Evelyn Jackson Erica Jackson Krissy & Niya and Eric Desmore

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Robert my heart goes out to you and your family. I remember you and her way back when I was a little girl.It's been a long time and my prayers are with you. May God keep you strong throughout this trying time. With heartfelt sympathy, Elizabeth Colay Miles

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We are thinking of you Robert and extending our deepest condolences on the death of your beloved wife Willie Mae and praying the Lord will encourage all of you with His presence and comfort all of you with His peace. Your Harris High classmates of 1967.

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With deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved wife and mother Willie Mae Robert and the Verdell family. Wishing all of you the strength for today and hope for the days to come. To God be the Glory. Janice Baker Whitty and family.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you Shirley and the entire Verdell family. May God comfort and strengthen you all. With love, Steve and Neicy.

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My prayers go out to the family. Mrs. Verdell was a beautiful person. She was an excellent employee at Hastings Elementary School . Her cooking was beyond good . It was excellent. The community has Lost a great citizen. She will be truly missed 🙏🏿❤️ .

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Beautiful person inside and out rest on my friend , Form The Hall Family Federal Point.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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