Velma Vernice Galimore

May 17, 1937 - July 7, 2015

Ms. Velma ‘Vernice’ Galimore, was born on May 17, 1937 to Nona Bell Gray and Willie Bernard Galimore in Dundee, Mississippi. She was the only child from this union. Vernice graduated from Rosenwald Schools in June of 1956 located in Batesville, Mississippi where she was also joined in Holy Matrimony to Charles Robert Turner in April 1957. At a young age, Vernice confessed Jesus as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at Bluff Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Sardis, Mississippi. Vernice was a very loving and devoted matriarch of the family. Even after suffering from multiple medical ailments, Vernice still found room in her life and heart to be there for her family. From her children to the nurses who assisted her, anyone who has come across her knows that she had the most contagious laughter and huge heart. She had a great sense of humor and would keep you laughing with her stories. She was caring, very protecting, kind, open and the strongest woman you will ever come across. Vernice was preceded in death by her son, LaKeithrie T. Galimore, mother, Nona Bell Gray-Scott, father, Willie Bernard Galimore, brothers and sister, Hezekiah ‘Jack’ Gilmore, Anthony Bernard Galimore and Joann Galimore. She leaves behind to mourn her loss but cherish her memories: her daughter ~ Marty Dixson, who was her devoted caregiver for the last twenty-two years - Marty was not only her daughter but her best friend with whom she spent her last days with; her most joyous gifts were her grandchildren ~ Patricia LaShae Dixson, Sydney Paige Dixson, Antonio LaKeithrie Galimore, Gregory Cornell Dixson and Victoria Taylor Morris; great-grandchildren ~ Ny’Lah, Aiden, Riley, Londyn, Carter and Kendrix; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving relatives and friends. During her last days, Vernice was blessed to be surrounded by her loved ones. She was resilient to leave until she said goodbye to everyone.