Verna Lucille Sturdivant

Verna Lucille Sturdivant, 97, passed away October 2, 2018 in Pearland, TX. Mrs. Sturdivant has been a resident of Pearland for over 40 years, she attended Calvary Baptist Church and was formerly a member of the Eastern Star.

She was an only child born in Sparta, N.C. on April 18, 1921. Verna excelled in school both academically and athletically. She was the Captain of the basketball team and received her Letter Jacket as a sophomore.  She met and married Cliff, the LOVE of her LIFE, as a junior. She later graduated from Jefferson High School. Only two of her original classmates remain.

Verna was a World Class Harmonica Player, Devoted Wife and a Loving Mom. She was always the life of the party.

Verna joins her husband of 60 years, June Clifford Sturdivant and her parents, Walter and Dora Weaver.

She leaves behind to cherish her memories, daughter, Kay Harwell; sons: Lee Sturdivant, wife Jean, Barry Sturdivant, wife Gloria and Van Sturdivant, wife Karen; grandchildren: Clint Sturdivant, wife Holly, Barry Sturdivant Jr., Andrea Stewart, husband Chris, Kelley Ackley, husband Charlie, Angela Miles, husband Corey, Colby Kreft, wife Mindi, Katie Neal, husband Spencer, Lance Sturdivant and Daniel Sturdivant; great grandchildren: Katy Inman, husband Shaun, Sydney Sturdivant, Dalton Stewart, Ansley Stewart, Carter Eppler, Kaden Ackley, Ellie Neal, Harley Miles and Sawyer Kreft.

There will be a visitation on Sunday, October 7, 2018 from 3-5 p.m. at Crowder Funeral Home in Pearland. Funeral service will begin Monday, October 8, 2018 at 11am in the chapel of Crowder Funeral Home, 2422 E. Broadway St. Pearland, TX 77581. Private family burial at Houston National Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Ellis Rankin, Charlie Ackley, Colby Kreft, Spencer Neal, Mike Davis, Chris Stewart and Daniel Sturdivant.

8 comments

  1. Sincere condolences go out to the family. Please find comfort and hope in the guarantee that soon death will be no more (Rev. 21: 3, 4) and the exciting promise that those we have lost will be reunited with us again (Acts 24:15 & Psalms 37:29).

    Yolanda Garza
    • Thanks so much.

      VAN STURDIVANT
  2. All my love to the family. Betty Jeffcoat Sprayberry

    Betty Jeffcoat
  3. Sending my most heartfelt thoughts and condolences to all of the Sturdivant family. RIP Nenee, you were always such a joy to spend time with at Kay’s Kuttery when I was there for my hair appointments. You will always be missed until we see you again. Love and Hugs to you Kay and your family.

    Jan & Rick Irvin
  4. She was a wonderful lady, I enjoyed visiting with her when she was at the shop. I enjoyed reading about her..who knew a harmonica player..Neenee, you will be greatly missed. I know I will see you in the hearts of Kay and Angie. You were such a wonderful lady. You will be missed but not forgotten. Love and prayers to the family. May God wrap each of you in His comfort love and peace.
    Allen and Kimberly Johnson

    Kimberly Johnson
  5. Miss Kay,Don and I are So deeply 😔 sad for your loss.Our ♥️ hearts and prayers are with you and your family.(John 14:27).Peace I leave with you,My Peace I give to you;not as the world gives to you.Let not your heart be troubled,neither let it be afraid.(Proverbs 3:2) “For length of days and long life and peace they add to you.”There are no words to say to ease your pain,Just know she’s with the Lord.If you ever need an ear to listen,Don and I are always here.We Love ❤️ you 😘 so much !

    Don and Bobbie Hill
  6. I am so sorry for your loss. My dad, Mitchell Kitchings, and stepmom were residents of Colonial Oaks and I would always have to get a hug and hello from Verna when I visited. She was a wonderful lady with the most beautiful smile! Always had a positive spirit and always stopped by dad’s table to be sure he was behaving. They were friends. She will be missed.
    Becky Brock

    Rebecca Brock
  7. Thanks to Everyone that made her Day so special !!!
    Son #3

    VAN STURDIVANT

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