Verna J. Day

Verna Jean Day, of Bellaire, Texas was born January 31st, 1930, and passed away April 20th, 2024, peacefully in Bryan, Texas. Verna was born in Clarksville, Arkansas and moved to Floydada, Texas in August 1946 after moving around for over 16 years of her life.

Verna was preceded in death by her husband, Ross Day; her daughter, Debbie Day; her father, Lloyd Laster; her mother, Ila Reynolds Laster; and her sisters, Betty Lou Laster and Jo Ann Laster. She is survived by her son, Don Day, of Somerville, Texas; her grandson, Danny Day and his wife, Haley Day of Cypress, Texas; her great grandchildren, Payton, Paige and Dean Day; nephew, Lloyd Hatley; and nieces, Belinda Russell and Sherrilou Young.

Verna’s life was forever changed when Ross Day, an Air Force Veteran, came to her work at The Lunchbox to play the pinball machine. Verna always described meeting Ross as “love at first sight” and just five months later, they were married in the First Baptist Church of Floydada. Verna and Ross moved to Odessa, Texas where their two children, Don and Debbie, were born. In 1957, Verna and her family moved to Bellaire, Texas so Ross could continue college. Here, Verna joined the Richmond Plaza Baptist Church, which became her second home.

Verna was a devout Christian and was always active in her church- singing in choir, duets, and in quartets. In the 1960’s, she sang alto with a ladies trio called The Gold Key Trio, who performed for other churches and went on to make a “long playing” record. Verna led numerous children’s choirs, volunteered at the library and sang duets with Ross and The Prime Time Singers, at West University Baptist Church.

In 1970, Verna began oil painting which turned into a great passion of hers that led her to teach art classes for over 14 years. Verna loved introducing others to the joy of art.

One of her favorite places to vacation was their family cabin on Lake LBJ in Kingsland, TX. Here, Verna enjoyed fishing, planting trees, and spending quality time with Ross, Don, Debbie and Danny. Verna loved life and was described as energetic, fun and people loved to be around her. She enjoyed planning parties and was always the life of the party.

In 2021, Verna moved to Bryan, TX to be closer to her son, Don Day. Verna will always be remembered for her strong faith and how proud she was of her family. Verna was happily married to the love of her life for 50 years. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all those who loved her.

Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Earthman-Bellaire Funeral Home, 4525 Bissonnet, Bellaire, TX 77401. Funeral services will follow at 10:30 AM, Pastor Andy Vanderveer, officiating. Reception following the service in the Reception Room of Earthman Bellaire. Interment will follow at 2:00 PM at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038.