Graveside services for Vernele Elaine Pipes, 69, Lawrence, will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence, Kansas.
Mrs. Pipes died Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Olathe Medical Center.
She was born May 8, 1947, in Paola, the daughter of Richard LaVern and Vivian Wiseman Wilson.
Mrs. Pipes worked for the Lawrence School District as a Food Service Manager. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, gardening, flowers, and watching KU Basketball.
She married Dennis L. Pipes, September 3, 1988 in Lawrence. He died in 1993.
Survivors include four children, George W. Garrison, Jr. and wife Davina of Paola, KS, Cindy Haefele and husband John of Paola, KS, Jeff Garrison and wife Karen of Paola, KS, and Guy Garrison of Lawrence, KS; a sister, Venita Prothe and husband Arlin of Paola, KS; and a brother, Loren Wilson and wife Beverly of Kansas City, MO; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family.
My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you at the sad time. I had the good fortune and pleasure of working with Vernele in the kitchen at Hillcrest. She was so kind and I loved spending my time with her. How Vernele loved sharing wonderful stories of her family. She always had a smile as she spoke of you all. I loved hearing how she was busy making a new stocking for a new great grand baby. Prayers and peace to each of you. I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother.
With prayers, Linda Bush
We are so sorry for your loss. The Hillcrest staff loved Vernele. She was always so kind to our students and staff. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tammy Becker, Principal
Sorry for your loss.