Verlie Roper, 86, of Valdese, NC, died Sunday, March 24, 2024.
Born in Burke County, NC on February 14, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Lee Mull and Virgie Stewart Mull.
Verlie was a faithful member of Mt. Home Baptist Church. She enjoyed being in the sun.
Verlie was the most precious, kind-hearted, family-loving person. She loved her kids and grandkids more than anything; they were her world. She always had the sweetest smile and always welcomed you with a hug and a kiss. She was so special in so many ways to so many. All that knew her loved her.
Verlie is survived by the love of her life, her husband of 67 years, Claude Nelson Roper; children, Renee Harwood and Roxanne Webb (Bobby); grandchildren, Kenny Harwood, Kevin Harwood (Katie), Zachary Pritchard (Chelsey) and Drew Hunt; great-grandchildren, Candice Harwood, Chasady Harwood, Teagan Pritchard, and Pacen Pritchard; great-great-grandson, Abshur Hall; and a sister, Shirley Saunders (James).
In addition to her parents, Verlie was preceded in death by two granddaughters, Christy Harwood and Alyssa Hunt; two brothers; and eight sisters.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Mt. Home Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the church with Rev. David Orders and Rev. Rocky Hartman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
“Mom, we have always loved you with all our hearts. We will think of you every day until the day we see you face to face. You were always so good and sweet to all the people you met. Sending all our love until we see you again. Love you mom. Dad”
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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I don’t know that there are enough words to describe the woman you were, the amount of love you gave, or even how kind your heart is. I can’t thank you enough Mama for the memories, the laughs, the tears, all the nights I stayed over with you and Papa, the trips to the pool, every summer that we spent with you was one to remember. You are so missed…don’t have enough words to describe that part either. You’re not just missed by 1, or 10, or even 100. You’re missed by each family member you loved, every church member you ever met, heck even the cashiers from grocery store probably miss you. You’re missed by everyone. Please guide me throughout life and keep me safe. All of us. Be with Abshur at every race, cheering with Shane, Mama Ruth and Papa Kennith. Watch all of us continue to make you proud. 💜
Claude, i am sorry for your loss .Verlie was a sweet and kind woman. You two were relationships that are desired by many people.She will be missed.
Verlie was one of the kindest/sweetest people I have ever met and what stands out to me is how much she loved her family. Those grandkids and great grandkids were her pride and joy. Prayers for your family
You were my second mom, and you loved me lust like a mom. We had some good times ! Until I see you again!🙏🙏🙏
To the family, you have my sincere condolences.. Momma Verlie was a wonderful person.
no one could have said it better. What an amazing woman who always made you smile. I always said her and Claude were the cutest couple at church. She will always be in our memories and hearts.
Verlie was one of the sweetest ladies in our family. She was dearly loved by all and raised a precious family. She will be greatly missed. Love you all.
Aunt Verlie was one of the sweetest people I know. She always special to us and will be missed.You were blessed before but more so now..Love you,Pat & Wayne
Verlie and her family were a wonderful part of my childhood. She always welcomed anyone who came to visit. Her bright smile will be missed, but we all will be reunited again.