Verna Stephenson Dougharty
Verna Stephenson Dougharty, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 15, 2018, in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 18, 2018, at Little Cypress Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner. Burial will follow the service at Dougharty Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on June 16, 1938, she was the daughter of John Ezra Stephenson and Martha Roberta (Peet) Stephenson. Verna was a longtime member of Little Cypress Baptist Church where she also enjoyed singing in the choir and teaching Sunday School for many years. She graduated from Stark High School in 1956 and kept in touch with her friends throughout the years. Verna was a florist for a brief time, enjoyed flower arranging, and was even involved in the Garden Club. She loved to cook for everyone and always had a welcoming smile on her face. Verna loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Stephenson; mother, Martha Stephenson Couthran, and step-father, Norman Couthran; her loving husband of 60 years, Marshall Wayne Dougharty, Sr.; brothers, Johnny Stephenson, B.K. Stephenson, Chester Stephenson, Ronnie Couthran, Donnie Couthran, Bill Couthran, and Guy Couthran; and her sister, Joanne Dean.
Verna is survived by her children, Rebecca Dougharty, of Fort Worth, Marshall W. Dougharty, Jr. and wife Kenita, of Orange, Debra Deslatte and husband David, of Port Neches, and Priscilla Parsons and husband Kenneth, of Orange; grandchildren, Heath Moody and wife Jill, Lara Newman and husband Josh, Sam Dougharty and wife Lacey, Justin Dougharty and wife DeLana, Laci Wojnarowski and husband Joseph, Hannah Deslatte, Sarah Deslatte, Aaron Parsons, and Ethan Parsons; 10 great-grandchildren; her sister, Martha Vandenberg, of Orange; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be Heath Moody, Sam Dougharty, Justin Dougharty, Aaron Parsons, Ethan Parsons, and Josh Newman. Honorary pallbearer is Luke Nelson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Little Cypress Baptist Church or to the charity of your choice.
Condolences
Anonymous
May 17, 2018
Bright and Beautiful Spray was purchased for the family of Verna Stephenson Dougharty.
Woody Jackson
May 17, 2018
Woody Jackson to Verna Dougharty Family I would love to be with you at the service today. Verna was a very special friend. She and Wayne made our stay in orange a joy. God bless all of you in the days ahead as you adjust to the parent being in heaven. She and Wayne will be waiting for you. Love and respect, Woody Jackson
Hayley Hebert
May 17, 2018
Hayley Hebert purchased the Arrive in Style for the family of Verna Stephenson Dougharty.
Rosemary & Charles Hodgkinson
May 17, 2018
Saddened ! Special lady gone to meet a special man! We will have special memories in our hearts forever.
Claybar Funeral Home
May 17, 2018
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Anonymous
May 16, 2018
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Verna Stephenson Dougharty.
Anonymous
May 16, 2018
Country Basket Blooms was purchased for the family of Verna Stephenson Dougharty.
Clifton Mitchell, Jr.
May 16, 2018
To the Dougharty family, Mrs. Dougharty was a very kind and sweet lady to me and my family. I came to know Mr. and Mrs. Dougharty over 40 years ago through my wife's parents Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Frederick, Jr. Wayne and Verna always treated my wife and I as family during our visits. They were warm and sensitive to all that knew them. I will always remember helping them make the trip to Hawaii for a 50th anniversary with our parents and teasing Mrs. Dougharty about the excessive weight of her suitcases. She just laughed and hugged our necks. I will always remember her for being the sweet and Christian lady she truly was. May God bless, Clifton Mitchell, Jr. and Family
Aunt Billie, Jan & Louanne
May 16, 2018
Aunt Billie, Jan & Louanne purchased the Lily and Rose Tribute Spray for the family of Verna Stephenson Dougharty.
Loretta Simmons
May 16, 2018
Wayne & Verna were a couple that was always there for their family & friends. No one could ever take their place. They were a very big part of our lives for 44 years. Our sincere condolences to their family! Jesse, Loretta, Reatha, & Shawn