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Dorsia Irene “Dot” Leonard Vernon

Birth	:	3 Oct 1928 Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	27 May 2018 Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Oak Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Cana, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.5718760, -80.6800790
Description	:	Mrs. Dorsia “Dot” Leonard Vernon, 89, of Cana, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018, at Central Continuing Care in Mt. Airy. She was born in Carroll County, VA on October 3, 1928, to the late Benjamin Harrison and Dovia Ann King Leonard. Mrs. Vernon was never afraid of hard work. She worked in the family business, known as “Vernon Orchard” alongside her husband of almost 60 years as well as working various other jobs some including Quality Mills and later worked at the Hungry Farmer as “the biscuit maker”. The Old Farmers... Read More	Mrs. Dorsia “Dot” Leonard Vernon, 89, of Cana, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018, at Central Continuing Care in Mt. Airy. She was born in Carroll County, VA on October 3, 1928, to the late Benjamin Harrison and Dovia Ann King Leonard. Mrs. Vernon was never afraid of hard work. She worked in the family business, known as “Vernon Orchard” alongside her husband of almost 60 years as well as working various other jobs some including Quality Mills and later worked at the Hungry Farmer as “the biscuit maker”. The Old Farmers Curb Market in Greensboro was a weekly trip for many years, carrying fruits and vegetables to be sold. Mrs. Vernon was well known for organizing meals for families after a death in the community and especially at Oak Ridge Baptist Church where she was a dedicated member. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, always ready to assist others. Mrs. Vernon will lovingly be remembered by her son, Lindsey Vernon; daughters and son-in-law: Sherry and Brent Riddle and Donna Jackson; grandchildren and spouses: Holly Gunter and Scott, Ashley Mills and Corey, John Jackson, III and Abigail, Will Jackson and Charlotte, and Ben Jackson; great-grandchildren: Jake Gunter, Cassidy Mills, Carleigh Jo Mills and Able Jackson; grandchildren by choice: Roger Miller and Sara and Damon Whitlock; a sister, Agnes Shelton; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Vernon was preceded in death by the love of her life, Hurley Logan Vernon; a son-in-law, John Jackson, Jr.; sisters: Georgia Vernon and Juanita Edwards; and brothers: Harley, Joseph, and Everette Leonard. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 1, 2018, at Oak Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. David Sechrist officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the church on Thursday evening, May 31, 2018. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Central Continuing Care Activity Department or Beauty Shop, 1287 Newsome St., Mt. Airy, NC 27030. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Central Continuing Care for the wonderful care that was given to their mother during her stay, and also their deepest appreciation to the staff of Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care. (Moody Funeral Services)

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Dorsia Irene “Dot” Leonard Vernon's memorial is located at: Oak Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Cana, Carroll County, USA.
When did Dorsia Irene “Dot” Leonard Vernon death?
Dorsia Irene “Dot” Leonard Vernon death on 27 May 2018 in Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 36.5718760
Longitude: -80.6800790

Family Members:

Parent

Benjamin Harrison Leonard

(1889 - 1961)

Dovia Ann King Leonard

(1893 - 1980)

Spouse

Hurley Logan Vernon

(1929 - 2008)

Siblings

Harley Franklin Leonard

(1916 - 1925)

Georgia Mae Leonard Vernon

(1919 - 2005)

Amanda Agnes Leonard Leftwich-Shelton

(1921 - 2019)

Joseph John Harrison “Joe” Leonard

(1925 - 1992)

Everett Lindsey Leonard

(1933 - 1995)

Juanita Ann Leonard Edwards

(1937 - 2011)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oak Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery
Cana, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5718760, -80.6800790

2. Christopher W Jones Cemetery
Cana, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5819178, -80.7000292

3. A.L. Jones Family Cemetery
Cana, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5754410, -80.6561640

4. Primitive Baptist Church Of Jesus Christ Cemetery
Cana, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5917320, -80.6737210

5. Cana Baptist Church Cemetery
Cana, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5920764, -80.6717347

6. Epworth United Methodist Church Cemetery
Cana, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5736110, -80.6536110

7. Wisler Cemetery
Cana, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5933240, -80.6756550

8. James Harding Golding Family Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5539500, -80.7023900

9. New Bethel Baptist South
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5533870, -80.7018270

10. New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5535920, -80.7020960

11. Speas Family Cemetery
Cana, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5724564, -80.6447983

12. Gray Cemetery
Cana, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5943420, -80.7034040

13. Westmoreland Cemetery
Cana, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5850100, -80.6461990

14. Vernon-Leonard Cemetery
Cana, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5841200, -80.7217600

15. McCraw Family Cemetery
Lambsburg, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5814200, -80.7235270

16. Solid Rock Baptist Church Cemetery
Cana, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5652400, -80.6357650

17. Glass Family Memorial Cemetery
Cana, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5652280, -80.6357090

18. Rocky Ford Christian Church Cemetery
Cana, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6080580, -80.6857110

19. Imogene Baptist Church Cemetery
Pine Ridge, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5521393, -80.7203598

20. Pauls Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
Cana, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6072870, -80.6976360

21. Jones-Fleming Cemetery
Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6012360, -80.7114230

22. Zion United Methodist Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5326958, -80.6725845

23. Mount Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5432510, -80.6457214

24. Beamer Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5343060, -80.7012220