Mrs. Verna Ree Andrews

April 11, 1935 - May 3, 2020

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, mandated by Governor Roy Copper the funeral of Ms. Verna Mae Andrews will be by invitation only. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7 Verna Ree Rollins Andrews the daughter of the late Guy Vernon Rollins and Lille Mae Rollins was born on April 11, 1935 in Bethel, NC. She peacefully transitioned from earthly labor on May 3, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center. Verna attended Bethel Union School and W. C. Chance School. She later furthered her education and received her certification in Nursing Assistant. Verna was employed at Martin General Hospital as a nursing assistant and spent many years devoting her love and care to patients. Later, she left the hospital to begin private nursing. For twenty-two years, she devoted her time and love as a private caretaker for the Purvis family until her retirement in June 2008. Verna started her church life at an early age. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Way of the Cross in Williamston, NC. Verna along with her husband molded the foundation for what would become her home church, Full Gospel Way of the Cross Church in Robersonville. Although her health did not allow her to attend church regularly, church remained in her heart. She continuously had her talks with God and prayed faithfully for her children and grandchildren. Verna was well loved by her family, neighbors, friends and everyone whom she encountered. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Verna enjoyed spending time with her family, picking out flowers, and watching her favorite shows. Verna was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny C. Andrews; two daughters, Bonnie Everetts, Vonnie Council; and her only sister, Gladys Norfleet. Verna leaves to cherish her memories and continue her legacy includes her daughter, Connie Speller of Robersonville, NC; four sons, Donnie Andrews (Barbara) of Robersonville, NC, Pastor Ronald Andrews (Monzora) of Smyra, Delware, Johnny L. Andrews of the home and Lonnie Andrews (Tammy) of Raleigh, NC; twenty grandchildren; two that she raised as her own, Verna Andrews, Lonnie Kendrick Andrews; thirteen great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends