Timeline for Verona (Verne) Townley Gordon
Born: June 12, 1927
Died: March 15, 2017
Verona (Verne) Townley Gordon passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at home, surrounded by loved ones. She was 89.
Verne was born June 12, 1927 on a dairy farm in Crivitz, Wisconsin. In 1947, Verne married the love of her life, Clifford G. Townley, and upon his completion of Engineering School, they moved to Galveston, Texas where Cliff started an air conditioning and heating business which he owned and operated for thirty years. Verne was a beauty operator and ran her own beauty shop for thirteen years. She and Cliff adopted two children; soon after, Verne gave up her business to be a full-time mother. Later in life, Verne was the bookkeeper for the family business. In 1980, Cliff, whom she was married to for thirty- three years, passed away. Two years later in 1982, Verne married Justin A. Gordon, to whom she was married until his passing in 2007.
When Verne was younger she loved to play golf, and bridge was a great joy to her. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority for many years. Verne loved to plant things, and she loved flowers; especially pink ones. She was quite the “social butterfly,” and never knew a stranger. Family and friends were Verne’s passion and delight.
She is survived by a son, Steven Townley of Galveston, TX; a daughter, Debra Townley of Rosharon, TX; a grandson, Scott Townley of Houston, TX; two granddaughters, Stephanie Sanders of Dale, TX; and Dana Townley of San Antonio, TX; several step (children, grandchildren and great grandchildren); a brother, Edward Kaucic of Mukwonago, WI, loving in-laws and nieces and nephews.
Verne’s family will receive visitors beginning at 10:00 am, Monday, March 20, 2017, at St. Patrick Catholic Church. A rosary will begin at 11:00 am with funeral mass immediately following the rosary. Burial will be held at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association.
so sorry for your loss I know she will be missed. My prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry to hear the sad news of Aunt Vern's passing ~ lots of fond memories. Thoughts and prayers being sent from Wisconsin. From Augie & Laura Kaucic's kids: Judy, Jim, and Jerry (and families)
So sorry to hear the sad news about Aunt Vern ~ lots of fun memories. Sending thoughts and prayers from Wisconsin. From The Augie & Laura Kaucic kids: Judy, Jim, and Jerry (and families).
Very sad to hear of her passing, I have many fun memories of Aunt Vern and will always remember her beautiful smile. With our deepest sympathy, Theresa (Gatlin) Manzelli and family
We send or condolences, thoughts, and prayers. Mark Gatlin and family
During the short time I spent with Ms. Verona, I admired her kindness, warmth and spunk. It was truly a treasure to meet her while I spent time with Deb and Kathi. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Love and condolences to my friends. So sad to lose Verne, she was such a joy, a bright light.
Sorry to see the passing of Aunt Verne. I have many fond memories from the farm in Crivitz in the 50's, to our visit to their home in Galveston in the 70's, to her "pop up" visits to our home in Hawaii in the 80's. A wonderful lady who we will always remember. Doug & Janel McGinley
Aunt Verne. You were indeed a social butterfly. There was not one person you didn't find the time to talk to. You always had such amazing stories to tell. You wore a smile on your face no matter what troubles you carried on your shoulders. The world will certainly miss you and heaven is belated with another angel from our family. Rest in Prace surrounded by your brothers and sisters who have gone before you. We will miss you.
We have such fond memories of Verne. She was a wonderful and vivacious person and full of life. Our prayers go out to your families. Love, Allen and Darla Smith.
Thoughts and prayers to you and family. Your mom was a sweet and kind lady. I still remember her contagious laugh and sense of humor. She was a loyal friend.
Just blew you a kiss mama. Catch it and put it in your heart. Love you so very much.
What a tough bird! I admired her so so much. I was blessed to know her. God speed, my friend Vern
With my deepest sympathy, I'm sending my love and condolences to your family. I'm praying for your family's peace and strength at such a difficult time. Verne had a beautiful life and was dearly loved by so many. She was extremely blessed to be surrounded by her loving family when she was called home to the Lord. Take peace in knowing that you will always have wonderful memories of an amazing woman who made such a difference in so many lives. She never met a stranger and always had open arms. ❤ With love, Mandy Palmer-Ramos
My sincere sympathy to my cousins Steve and Debbie and their families. Your mother was a sweet lady and so happy I could call her my Aunt. She truly had a love for her brothers and sisters and all her family. She was a happy spirit and looked for the good in everyone. May angels walk with you on your journey through this loss. Love, Margaret and family.
Deb, just saw this in the paper. I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom always took good care of me. When I first started living on my own she would come by "Bayou Shore Apts" and bring me care packages. She took me to find that apartment. I will always have the best of memories with her.Remember the night she was outside waiting for you, Cathy, and I to get home. I think it was around 3AM....we were just a little late. My heart aches for you and your family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers<3 LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY~Kathi
Date: Monday, March 20, 2017
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Date: Monday, March 20, 2017
Time: 11:00 am -
A rosary will begin at 11:00 am with funeral mass immediately following the rosary.
Date: Monday, March 20, 2017
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so sorry for your loss I know she will be missed. My prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry to hear the sad news of Aunt Vern's passing ~ lots of fond memories. Thoughts and prayers being sent from Wisconsin. From Augie & Laura Kaucic's kids: Judy, Jim, and Jerry (and families)
So sorry to hear the sad news about Aunt Vern ~ lots of fun memories. Sending thoughts and prayers from Wisconsin. From The Augie & Laura Kaucic kids: Judy, Jim, and Jerry (and families).
Very sad to hear of her passing, I have many fun memories of Aunt Vern and will always remember her beautiful smile. With our deepest sympathy, Theresa (Gatlin) Manzelli and family
We send or condolences, thoughts, and prayers. Mark Gatlin and family
During the short time I spent with Ms. Verona, I admired her kindness, warmth and spunk. It was truly a treasure to meet her while I spent time with Deb and Kathi. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Love and condolences to my friends. So sad to lose Verne, she was such a joy, a bright light.
Sorry to see the passing of Aunt Verne. I have many fond memories from the farm in Crivitz in the 50's, to our visit to their home in Galveston in the 70's, to her "pop up" visits to our home in Hawaii in the 80's. A wonderful lady who we will always remember. Doug & Janel McGinley
Aunt Verne. You were indeed a social butterfly. There was not one person you didn't find the time to talk to. You always had such amazing stories to tell. You wore a smile on your face no matter what troubles you carried on your shoulders. The world will certainly miss you and heaven is belated with another angel from our family. Rest in Prace surrounded by your brothers and sisters who have gone before you. We will miss you.
We have such fond memories of Verne. She was a wonderful and vivacious person and full of life. Our prayers go out to your families. Love, Allen and Darla Smith.
Thoughts and prayers to you and family. Your mom was a sweet and kind lady. I still remember her contagious laugh and sense of humor. She was a loyal friend.
Just blew you a kiss mama. Catch it and put it in your heart. Love you so very much.
What a tough bird! I admired her so so much. I was blessed to know her. God speed, my friend Vern
With my deepest sympathy, I'm sending my love and condolences to your family. I'm praying for your family's peace and strength at such a difficult time. Verne had a beautiful life and was dearly loved by so many. She was extremely blessed to be surrounded by her loving family when she was called home to the Lord. Take peace in knowing that you will always have wonderful memories of an amazing woman who made such a difference in so many lives. She never met a stranger and always had open arms. ❤ With love, Mandy Palmer-Ramos
My sincere sympathy to my cousins Steve and Debbie and their families. Your mother was a sweet lady and so happy I could call her my Aunt. She truly had a love for her brothers and sisters and all her family. She was a happy spirit and looked for the good in everyone. May angels walk with you on your journey through this loss. Love, Margaret and family.
Deb, just saw this in the paper. I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom always took good care of me. When I first started living on my own she would come by "Bayou Shore Apts" and bring me care packages. She took me to find that apartment. I will always have the best of memories with her.Remember the night she was outside waiting for you, Cathy, and I to get home. I think it was around 3AM....we were just a little late. My heart aches for you and your family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers<3 LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY~Kathi
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Our thoughts remain with you and your family. We are honored by the trust and confidence you have placed in us during this difficult time.
– The Staff of Malloy Funerals & Cremations