Ms. Vera Reed-Story March 6,1933- August 16, 2024
Vera was born to the loving parents of Wiseman and Caldonia Reed in Ponta, Texas.
She attended Pine Hill Elementary School, and graduated from Fred Douglass High, Jacksonville, Texas.
Later she met and married L.M. Story and to this union they were happily blessed with two young boys.
At an early age she united with the Pine Hill Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Rev. B. R. Lee.
Sister Story served under several pastors, including Rev. J. A. Stewart, Supt. L.J. Manning, Rev. Alford Garrett and Rev. L.M. Story, She assisted in what was necessary for her as a pastor’s wife, her time, her talent, musical melodies was just wonderful. She was dedicated to the service of the Lord.
Not only did she have talent, she enjoyed singing and praising the Lord. At one time she was asked to record and make records but her answer was “I just enjoy singing for the Lord”.
She played for the joint-meeting, District Meeting. Her favorite place was at that piano, making melody for the Lord. For over seventy years and longer at one church is a blessing, To God Be The Glory.
Preceded in death were her parents; Wiseman and Caldonia Reed, son; Bruce Story, brothers; Travis, Elder Waymon, Elder Clifton, Elder Thurman, Elder Charlie and twin brother-Apostle Vernon Reed, three sisters; Missionary Mozelle McEwing, Lillie Cork, and Lorene Freeny.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories; her son; Willie Floyd (Shronda) Story, sister; Evangelist Eula Mae Stepp of Rialto, California, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, a host of saints of friends.
Services are as follows:
Public Visitation
Friday
August 23, 2024
10:00am-5:00pm
Mercy/McGowan Funeral Home
415 N. Main St.
Jacksonville, Tx 75766
Funeral Service
Saturday
August 24, 2024
11:00am
New Generation Baptist church
7525 FM 2274
Jacksonville, Tx 75766
Click link for directions to New Generation church.
FINAL RESTING PLACE
Union Hill Cemetery
8477 FM 2274
Jacksonville, Tx 75766
