VERNELL S. BOWER STAUNTON, VA… Vernell Thomas “Tommie” (Staton) Bower, 90, widow of Garland L. Bower, of 125 Emilys Lane, died Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born June 12, 1927, in Greenville, a daughter of the late Emmette Tate and Lizzie (Hite) Staton. She was a member of Linden Heights Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by four sons, John C. Bower, Ronnie Bower, Randy Bower, and Stanley Bower; a brother, Clarence Staton; four sisters, Magdalene Stark, Frances Uzdavinez, Edith Staton, and Mildred Jeorgenson; and a grandson, Andy Bower. Family members include two sons, Junior F. Bower and Ernie Bower; a daughter, Sarah Guyer; seven grandchildren, Brian Bower, Mark Guyer, Greg Guyer, Josh Bower, Noel Cahoon, Kevin Bower and Charlie Peace; and several great grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2017, in Linden Heights Baptist Church by the Rev. Luke Smith. Burial will follow in Augusta Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 29, 2017, in the Henry Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Linden Heights Baptist Church, Building Fund, 371 Linden Drive, Staunton, VA 24401 or to the Hospice of the Shenandoah, c/o Augusta Health Foundation, P.O. Box 1000, Fishersville, VA 22939. Condolences may be sent to the family at
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