Vernell Posey , age 80 of Killen, AL passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Cedar View Assisted Living after an extended illness. She was a native of Lawrence County,TN, a college professor, and a member of Mary’s Chapel Church of the Nazarene. Funeral Services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 3:00 pm. Marcus Wilson will be officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are:
Siblings- Howard Wilson (Gracie) Lexington, AL
Ester Faulkner Leoma, TN
Jennie Davis Leoma, TN
Marcus Wilson (Linda) Loretto, TN
Martha Parker Killen, AL
Travis Wilson (Sharon) Decatur, AL
2 Special Nieces- Cindy Killen & Denise Russ
Sister in law- Mary Lee Wilson Lawrenceburg, TN
Several Nieces & Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Husband- Lewis Posey
Parents- Lelsie Clay & Mary Annie Lee Bailey Wilson
Sisters- Stella Ells, Alice Killen, & Marjorie Wilson
Brother- Almon Wilson
LORETTO MEMORIAL CHAPEL
is in charge of all arrangements.
(931) 853-6995

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