Verdia Mae Washington

Verdia was the daughter of Katie B. Jones* and Elias Jones*. She and her sisters Arvetta, Catherine, Gustavia, and Juanita* and her brothers Elias, Jr.*, Jessie*, Nathaniel*, Russell, and Willie B* lived in Louisiana, but attended school in Wascom, Texas. While spending time in Texas, Verdia decided to make Texas her home. Texas was always in her heart.

Verdia was married to Allie Washington, Jr. Together, they raised Beverly Taylor* and Cleo Washington until Allie’s passing. Verdia later met and had a loving relationship with Willie Kelly, Sr.* From this union came their daughter Francina Kelly. Verdia also had a loving relationship with Willie Kelly’s other children: Dean Kelly, Joyce Kelly, Louise Jury, Sandra Wilcox, Greg Kelly, Charles Kelly*, and Willie Kelly, Jr.*

Verdia raised her grandson Ernest Powell III as her own son due to the early passing of his mother, Beverly Taylor*. Ernest Powell III and his wife Monique have three children: Ernest Powell IV, Ethan Powell, and Evan Powell. She was also the grandmother to Brian Bixby and Michael Bixby*.

She was “Mama Kelly” to all who knew and loved her. As such, she had a host of other grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many other “adopted” children who loved and appreciated her.

Verdia Mae Washington is best known for her kind and generous heart. She was a professional caregiver and never stopped giving even unto death. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family. She loved being active and spending time outdoors. She will be sincerely missed by all who knew and loved her.

*those who preceded her in death

Memorial Services will be live streamed on Tuesday July 28, 2020 @ 10am. https://www.facebook.com/MtViewMortuary