May 17 1930 February 12 2020 (age 89)
Obituary On Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Verna Jean Holbrook (Radcliff) went home to be with the Lord. Verna was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 17, 1930 to Scott and Maxine (Hoover) Radcliff. Preceding her in death are husband Herbert “Glenn” Holbrook, son-in-law Garland “Denny” Schlichter. She grew up with a wonderful sister SueAnn (Bobby) Keller; and was adored by her three children Jodi (Don) Combs, Glenna (Garland) Schlichter and Scott (Bobbi) Holbrook. She was a beloved grandmother to nine grandchildren-Hope Holbrook, Lacy (Gerald) Crayton, Heather (Shawn) Hegarty, Tyson (Suzanne) McConnaughey, Shaun (JKenni) McConnaughey, Brett (Trinka) Combs, Doug (Diane) Combs, Brandon (Kara) Schlichter, and Benjamin (Tara) Schlichter and has along with 14 great grandchildren. She faithfully attended and served at Scioto Chapel Church for much of her life. One of her favorite ways to volunteer was help in creating the noodles that were distributed by the church throughout Pickaway County-you might have even tasted her noodles at Pumpkin Show once or twice, too. Verna was a diehard NASCAR fan, cheering on Jeff Gordon for as often as she could watch him on TV. She loved living in Jackson Township for several decades on a farm she had with her family. We are grateful to all of the compassionate neighbors she had who checked on her at her home in later years. Funeral arrangements have been made at Wellman Funeral Home for Thursday, February 20, 2020. Calling hours are noon to 2:00 p.m. with the service immediately following. Conducting funeral services are Rev. Mike Holbrook and Perry Fausnaugh. The burial service will be held at Jackson Township Cemetery. The family wants to thank the Wyngate Family Staff for assisting Verna in her twilight years, as well as Heartland Hospice. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Scioto Chapel mission funds, 5571 St. Rt. 316 W, Ashville, Ohio 43103 as well as Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund, 333 N. Summit St., PO Box 10086, Toledo, Ohio 43699-0086. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com. To send flowers to Verna’s family, please visit our floral section.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Verna Holbrook May 17 1930 February 12 2020 (age 89).
Death notice for the town of: Circleville, state: Ohio
Growing up in Fox was so much fun with Vernie, Glenn, Jodi, Glenna Jean and Scotty living just a five minute walk away. I lost my playmate and cousin, Jodi, when they moved to Coshocton. We were thrilled when they moved back to Jackson Township years later. Whenever I drove down from Wooster to visit my mom in Fox, the first place she wanted to go to was Vernie’s house. I just sat and listened as they carried on like teenagers. What fun!
When my mom, Vera Jane (Tiny), showed more signs of needing to be placed in assisted living, it was so much easier for her to accept the move knowing that she would be sharing the same hallway with her cousin, Verna Jean. Now that they were in the same facility, I got to spend more time with both of them. May they rest in peace and carry on together in heaven, laughing and carrying on as always. She will be missed by so many. Love to you all.