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Alice Marie Vernon, 82, formally of Covington, died Sunday January 14, 2018 at Springfield Heights, Springfield, TN.
Mrs. Vernon was born February 1, 1935 in Covington, VA to the late William Alton and Grace Belle Merritt Taylor.
Mrs. Vernon graduated Covington High School and retired from the State of Virginia Welcome Center on I64. She was a lifelong member of the Covington Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Loderick Vernon, her brother: William A. Taylor, Jr., and by her sisters: Mary Taylor Dressler and Shirley May Taylor.
Mrs. Vernon is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Rayburn Franklin and Janet Alfred, Jr., of Covington, VA, her daughter and son-in-law; Kathy and Doug Williams of Springfield, TN, her sister: Elsie Lee Slough of Richmond, VA, her grandchildren: Marcie Alfred, Emily Rickett, Jessica Walton, great-grandchildren: Isaiah Alfred, Kayana Alfred, McKenzie Williams, Nate Rickett, Jackson Rickett, a number of nieces and nephews, and a special friend, George Kimberlin.
The family wishes to express their love and appreciation to the staff of Springfield Heights for the care and love shown to Mrs. Vernon during her years of living there.
Her remains were cremated and a memorial service will be held at Covington Baptist Church in the Spring.
Robertson County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.robertsoncountyfuneralhome.com
