She was the widow of Hershel Lamar O'Neill, a member of Corinth Baptist Church and also helped organize the Green Hill Baptist Church. Along with her late husband, she was co-owner and operator of H.L. Sand & Gravel Company. She also worked at Anderson's Jewelry in Warren and later for Walmart. Vernell was a member of Bradley County Hospital Auxiliary and was a foster grandparent for the Warren Elementary School.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one brother, D.C. Haynes; and one sister, Ruby Hawkins Loveless.
Survivors include one son, Bill O'Neill and wife Lela of Searcy; one daughter, Diane O'Neill Underwood of Warren; grandchildren, Joshua, Matthew, Michael, Clarissa, Nichols, Katherine; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Kurt, Michael, Kylie, Lela, Lexi, Grace, Sela, Haleigh, Tristyn and Karley; one brother, Roy E. Haynes of Bastrop; and one nephew, Lee Haynes and three nieces, Carol Hawkins Palmer, LouAnn Jones and Judy Hawkins Randle.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in the O'Neill Family Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon till service time Thursday. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(10)
Carolyn Donaldson
Tillar, AR Tuesday, September 27, 2016 Diane and Bill,We are sorry for your loss. God blessed you with many years with your mother but we are never ready to let them go. We pray that God will fill that emptiness in your life. God bless you and all the family.
Bro. Larry and Carolyn Donaldson
Donna Craig McDougald
, AL Wednesday, September 21, 2016 Diane and family, so very sorry for the passing of your Mom. She was the kindest Lady. You are in my thoughts and prayersNeil Hambrick
Batesville, AR Wednesday, September 21, 2016 Bill, sorry for the loss of your mother. May your memories comfort your during this difficult time. My prayers are with you.Stacy and Tony Gunderman
Batesville, AR Tuesday, September 20, 2016 Wishing you peace during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.BARBARA MCELROY
MONTICELLO, AR Tuesday, September 20, 2016 Bill and Diane, so sorry for your loss. She was a sweet lady.Andy Sherrill
Batesville, AR Tuesday, September 20, 2016 Bill,I really hate to hear of the passing of your mother. May God grant his peace, mercy, and strength to you and your family during these difficult days. I will continue to pray for you.
Chris Finnie
Judsonia, AR Tuesday, September 20, 2016 Bill, my thoughts and prayers go to you and your family during this time of loss.Chris
George Parker Children
Warren, AR Monday, September 19, 2016 Praying for all of her families. So sorry to hear of her passing. Pray that God be with you all .Friends Johnnie, Preston, Felton ParkerKay Worbington
Monticello, AR Monday, September 19, 2016 I have known Mrs. Vernell all my life. She and my mom Fay W. Stephenson McClain were dear friends. Before Mother's dementia got bad, they would talk on the phone often and would exchange birthday and Christmas cards. My sympathy is extended to Bill, Diane and other family members. May God comfort you during this difficult time.SUSIE CHADWICK
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, September 19, 2016 BILL AND DIANE, I AM SO SORRY. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.