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Vertia Lou Davis Williams passed away early in December, 2014. She attended John Tyler High School, Class of 1965. Vertia Lou was 68 years old and lived in Tyler, TX.
Vertia was born Dec. 30, 1945, in Palestine, Tx. to Euel C. and Melvina Davis. She was a member of Harris Creek Baptist Church.
Vertia Lou's graveside services were held December 10, 2014 at Harris Creek Cemetery with Chaplain Larry Gottschalk officiating under direction of Burkes Walker Tippit Funeral Directors.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Travis Eugene Williams; brother, Lloyd Davis; and sister, Elsie Knotey.
She is survived by her son, Travis Williams, of Tyler; a daughter, Kristen Williams, of Tyler; brothers, Clarence Davis, of Tyler, J.W. Davis of Palestine, and Johnny Earl Davis of Wyoming; sisters, Dessie Harris Weaver, Betty Lou Ranins Hall, and Betty Sue Muican of Tyler; grandchildren, Faith Lynn Hirdes and Landon Andrew Hirdes; four stepgrandchildren; and many loving relatives and friends.
Honorary pallbearers were Gene Staples, Tony Davis, Rodney Raines, Thomas Davis, Kyle Hirdes and Allen Hall.
Memorials can be made to The Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Tx. 75701
source; Tyler Morning Telegraph online obituaries
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Betty Sue Ashcraft (Willis)
I remember going to school with Vertie Lou at Mattie L. Jones. My thoughts and prayers to her family.
Juanita Barnes (Wiggins)
I am so sorry to hear about Verta Lou. I first met her when we went to Swan Elementry School in Swan, Tx. She was so so sweet. Very shy!! We all loved her then and understand she became an amazing adult. I have not seen her since Swan but have always remembered her with fond, sweet memories. My prayers go out to her family. I love that girl, She was so sweet.
Carol Hill (Ferguson)
I remember Vertie Lou as being very shy and quiet. She was a sweet girl. God bless her family. I'm sorry for their loss.
James Shields
I did not know Verie but knew of her. I think I had a class with her but am not sure. She is another I did not have (or take) time to get to know. There are so many strangers pictures in my yearbook but as stated elsewhere, I was busy with my Ramey and Boulter friends and being quiet and shy myself, did not try to get to know everyone in the class of 1965. Another of life's regrets to live with. However, in my defense, it would have been extremely hard to have had 426 close friends from JT 65. Does anyone know where that grave Site is located?
Juanita Barnes (Wiggins)
Just to add to my previous comment about Verta Lou. To me and Janice Barnes, Verta was one of those angels that God sends our way and we don't realize her until she's gone. She was such a precious girl that seems to come to our minds on occasions and when she does, we have this warm feeling of her presence. We both are so blessed to have known her. Thank you, God for sending her to us if for only a few years.
Ronnie Maynard
vertie lou was one of Gods special children . I have thought about her often these past 50 years. I always spoke to her and I always got a smile out of her. And it always made my day.