Sherry Lynn Willis1,2,3

F, b. October 30, 1962, d. January 6, 2024
FatherEdward Payne Willis1,2,3 b. December 20, 1939, d. November 19, 2012
MotherDonna Fayette Perkins1,2,3 b. April 2, 1943, d. January 22, 2025
     Sherry Lynn Willis was buried at Scioto Burial Park, 4757 McDermott Pond Creek Road West, McDermott, Scioto Co., Ohio.4,3 She Sherry Lynn Vernier, 61 of West Portsmouth, went home to her Jesus whom she has served her whole life. She was born October 30, 1961 in Portsmouth to the late Edward Willis and Donna Perkins Willis who survives. Along with her father she is preceded in death by a grandson Aiden Vernier. She was a member of the Victorious Life Church and took great pride in being the owner and director of Hand of Hope Counseling. Sherry is survived by her husband Paul Roger Vernier Jr. whom she married May 24, 1980. 2 sons, Paul Roger (Tiffany) Vernier III, and Ryan Vernier, 2 brothers, Eddie (Ginger) Willis, and Jason (Erica) Willis, a sister Kim (Scott) Coleman, 4 grandchildren, Gracie, Brayden, Sophie and Bryson Vernier, and several nieces and nephews. Interment in Scioto Burial Park.3 She was born on October 30, 1962 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio; Her obituary has a birth year of 1961.4,3 As of March 24, 1980,her married name was Vernier.5 She married Paul Roger Vernier Jr. on May 24, 1980 at Scioto Co., Ohio.1,5,3 Sherry Lynn Willis died on January 6, 2024 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio, at age 61.4,3

Family

Paul Roger Vernier Jr.
Marriage*She married Paul Roger Vernier Jr. on May 24, 1980 at Scioto Co., Ohio.1,5,3 
Children
  • Paul Roger Vernier III2,3,6
  • Ryan Edward Vernier2,3

Citations

  1. [S2022] Portsmouth Daily Times, From the Edward Payne Willis obituary in the Nov 20, 2012 edition.
  2. [S13864] Roger W. Davis Funeral Home, online www.rogerwdavisfuneralhome.com, From the Donna F. Willis obituary.
  3. [S13864] Roger W. Davis Funeral Home, online www.rogerwdavisfuneralhome.com, From the Sherry Lynn Vernier obituary.
  4. [S14795] Scioto Burial Park, Scioto Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S2071] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007.
  6. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.

John William Foster1,2,3,4

M, b. March 29, 1947, d. March 7, 1995
FatherOval John Foster1,4 b. November 17, 1924, d. August 10, 2003
MotherAlice Pauley1,2,5,4 b. July 13, 1928, d. April 23, 1998
     His Social Security Number was 312-48-2054.6 John William Foster was born on March 29, 1947 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.6,5,4 He married Kathy Louise Fields on January 31, 1975 at Lawrence, Marion Co., Indiana.2,3,5 John William Foster died on March 7, 1995 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 47.2,6,5 He John W. Foster, 47, Pendleton, formerly of Indianapolis, died Tuesday. He was a truck driver 18 years for Ervin Zink Produce Co., Indianapolis, retiring in 1990. Survivors: wife Kathy L. Fields Foster; daughter Jody C. Foster; mother Alice Pauley Foster; brothers Jerry R., Kenneth W. Foster; a granddaughter. on March 9, 1995.2

Family

Kathy Louise Fields
Marriage*He married Kathy Louise Fields on January 31, 1975 at Lawrence, Marion Co., Indiana.2,3,5 
Child
  • Jody C. Foster2

Citations

  1. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Alice Paulye Foster obituary in the Apr 25, 1998 edition.
  2. [S7506] Indianapolis News, The, From the John W. Foster obituary in the Mar 9, 1995 edition.
  3. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Carole Sue Irwin1,2

F, b. September 17, 1938, d. February 15, 2022
     Carole Sue Irwin Carole Sue (Irwin) Foster, 83, passed away on February 15, 2022 with her family by her side. Born to the late Orange and Eva Irwin, she was the youngest of 6 children and the last to ascend into Heaven. At 5 years old, Sue began to live her childhood at the Indiana Soldier and Sailor's Children's Home in Knightstown Indiana, where she remained until she was 16. At the age of 17, Sue married the late Chuck Gearlds. They had 2 children together. Tony (Eleanor) Gearlds and Kathie (Dan) Phillips. They were married for 18 years. She later married Jerry Foster. They had 1 child together, Marc (Stacy) Foster. After their divorce in 1984, Sue remained single, focusing solely on her family. Family was her everything. If you were lucky enough to know Sue, then you were lucky enough to know one of God's earth angels. She was always the "mom" of the neighborhood, and everyone always loved to be around her, even to the very end. Sue worked for Community Hospital in Indianapolis in Patient Accounts for 27 years. There she made many lifelong friends, whom she considered family. She always had a good comeback for you and always had a hug waiting for you too. Sue had 6 grandchildren: Jennifer (Michael) Camp, Anthony "AJ" (Jessica) Gearlds, Samantha Gearlds, Dani Jo (Tyler Ray) Wernert, Adrianne Foster and Alec (Abbie Daniels) Foster. Sue also had 10 great-grandchildren: Tyler (Sarah Sichting) Smallman, Caleb Camp, Anthony Gearlds, Matthew Gearlds, Judah Gearlds, Cephas Gearlds, Charlotte Wernert, Audrie Sue Crabb, Samuel Gearlds and Lincoln Wernert. She also had one great-great grandchild, Dylan James. She has a very large extended family. She will be greatly missed. She created a tight family and gave us more than we could have ever asked for to pass on her love and morals to our own families. She will never be forgotten. Heaven gained a beloved angel. Although we may mourn, we are happy that she is now with Jesus. Until we meet again. Sue will be laid to rest at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery in Waverly, Indiana.1 She was buried at I. O. O. F. Cemetery, 7490 Waverly Road, Waverly, Morgan Co., Indiana.1,3 She was born on September 17, 1938 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.3,2,4 As of March 27, 1976,her married name was Foster.4 She married Gerald Lee "Jerry" Foster, son of Oval John Foster and Alice Pauley, on March 27, 1976 at Trousdale Co., Tennessee.1,4 Carole Sue Irwin and Gerald Lee "Jerry" Foster were divorced on July 26, 1984 at Harris Co., Texas.1,5 Carole Sue Irwin died on February 15, 2022 at Indiana at age 83.1,3

Family

Gerald Lee "Jerry" Foster b. April 30, 1952, d. October 10, 1999
Marriage*She married Gerald Lee "Jerry" Foster, son of Oval John Foster and Alice Pauley, on March 27, 1976 at Trousdale Co., Tennessee.1,4 
Divorce* Carole Sue Irwin and Gerald Lee "Jerry" Foster were divorced on July 26, 1984 at Harris Co., Texas.1,5 
Child
  • Marc A. Foster1,6

Citations

  1. [S14799] Jessen & Keller Funeral Homes, online www.jessenfuneralhome.com, From the Carole Sue Irwin Foster obituary.
  2. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S14800] I. O. O. F. Cemetery, Morgan Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S1678] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002.
  5. [S1040] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Divorce Index, 1968-2014.
  6. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

Orville Glenn Vestal1,2

M, b. April 15, 1940, d. April 29, 1940
FatherThomas Doak Vestal1 b. July 22, 1893, d. November 22, 1960
MotherViolet Margaret Willis1 b. May 24, 1913, d. May 22, 1997
     Orville Glenn Vestal was buried at Glendale Cemetery, Minford, Scioto Co., Ohio.1 He was born on April 15, 1940 at Ohio.2 He died on April 29, 1940 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio.1 He Orville Glenn Vestel, 2-week-old son of Doak and Violet Willis Vestel, 1326 Waller street, was found dead in bed about 6 a. m. today. Surviving are the parents and these brothers and sisters: Donald, Beulah, Bruce, Roy, Carl and Louise. Burial will be in Glendale cemetery. on April 29, 1940.1

Citations

  1. [S2022] Portsmouth Daily Times, From the Orville Glenn Vestel obituary in the Apr 29, 1940 edition.
  2. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.

Bonnie R. Robinson1

F, b. circa 1882
     Bonnie R. Robinson was born circa 1882.1 As of July 6, 2021,her married name was Graley.1 She married George Wayne Graley Jr., son of George Wayne Graley Sr. and Tina Louise Willis, on July 6, 2021 at Ohio.1

Family

George Wayne Graley Jr.
Marriage*Bonnie R. Robinson married George Wayne Graley Jr., son of George Wayne Graley Sr. and Tina Louise Willis, on July 6, 2021 at Ohio.1 

Citations

  1. [S2071] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007.