It is with great sadness that we announce that Verna L. Paris-Thompson, 72, from Seattle, Washington, passed away on October 11, 2024, after an extended battle with cancer.
Verna was born on March 25, 1952, to Robert and Mary Paris, in Earle Arkansas. She moved to Seattle at a young age and attended Garfield High School. She was known by many as a hostess turned baker at Winchell's Donuts in High Point. She then worked for thirty-one years at Kelley's Answering Service until her retirement.
Verna (aka Paris) encouraged many people around the greater Seattle area with her gifts of paintings, arts, and crafts that she gave away freely, especially during her favorite holiday, Christmas.
Verna was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Mary, her two brothers, Robert and Raymond, and her husband, Stephen. She is survived by her three daughters, Aundria Paris-Armstrong, Nichole Paris, and Mary Hendrickson; two nephews (and their families); two sons-in-law; and three grandchildren, Paris and Israel Armstrong and Amaya Hendrickson.
A private memorial and scattering of her ashes will be held in her honor.
đ„čMommy, I miss you so much, you are and were my Bestie; Always fun, loving, forgiving, I can’t wait to see you again!!!
My friend i miss you, our late night texting, our calls and most of all your smile that can be seen and felt even in your absence. From the time we met we connected in a special way and I will hang on to those times with fond memories never letting go. You not only embraced me but my family as well. Thanks for just being you RIH.
Although I had the pleasure of being in your presence only a few times, I was so enriched and inspired by your creativity, style, and incredible love for others and life as a whole. You touched so many and your legacy will live on. I canât wait to see you and your beautiful mansion in glory (which I am sure was made as unique as you)! Until then, Ms. Verna!â€ïž
Verna you were special. Iâm grateful God sent you here to bless so many people. Grateful I have a piece of you through one of your paintings.
In paradise. You shall wear a crown.
Momma Verna thank you for always treating me and my sisters like we belonged to you as well. We loved you dearly. Thank you for all the memories and stories. Iâm grateful for your kind words and prayers. No matter what you were going through you always smiled through it! You will be missed but your spirit and strength will always be felt. Rest now in Gods arms, until we meet again!
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” Ps. 34:18
Ms. Verna will truly be missed. She was such a beautiful lady with a heart of Christ.
Your big beautiful heart will be missed and your smile that lights up every room will never be forgotten! Love you and my heart is joyful knowing I will see you again. My spirit is happy for you being in our Fathers presence but my heart is sad that you are gone. RIH
I heard this sad news a few days ago. I will never forget her generous spirit and easy laugh. I have one of her crochet people that I already treasure, and will even more so now.
My dear sweet friend…you are definitely going to be missed!! No matter what you were going through in your own life…you were always there for me with a huge smile and words of support and encouragement and of course always a verse that applies to my struggles!! đđ€đ 28 years since I met you at Kelley’s…sounds like a lifetime but its gone by in the blink of an eye…I just wish we had just a bit more time my friend!! Sandy misses you too…her heart is in pieces…please watch over her!! Rest easy now…no more pain…no more sickness!! I love you Miss Verna!! đ„șđđ„ș
Ms. Verna thank you for always giving me the encouragement that I needed and for your much needed prayers as well as support. I will miss you! Rest well sweet lady!
To be absent from the body is to be present with our loving savior Jesus Christ. Thank you for all your loving and caring words through some of the most difficult times in my life. Rest well Angel, until we meet again.