Verna Faye Jarman, 75, Flemington, Missouri, passed away and met the
Lord Jesus on January 14, 2023, following a long battle with cancer.
She was born September 4, 1947 to Raymond and Lorene Pember. She spent
her early years on the family farm in Ness County, Kansas. She graduated
from Ness City High School in 1965. She then attended Fort Hays State
University. After completing her studies at Fort Hays State University, she moved to Wichita, Kansas, where she worked in the aircraft industry.
There she met Dwain Hale and to this union they had a son. They later
divorced and she moved to Flemington, Missouri, where she resided until
her death.
She married Mike Jarman on November 8, 2001. She worked
for Hegle's Woodworks in Bolivar Missouri until the business was closed
and then she worked along side Mike on the farm caring for the cattle,
cutting and hauling hay, and everything involved with farming. She loved
her cats, dogs and hummingbirds. She was truly a farm girl at heart.
Verna was truly devoted to the Lord and practiced her religion every
day. She had many church friends who were life-long friends. The coffee
pot was always on in her kitchen and she always had time to sit down and
visit. It was her joy to take care of people and make them happy.
Verna is survived by her husband of the home, son Bruce Hale of Carthage, Missouri.
Grandchildren Micaiah Hale, Malachi Hale and Brook Hale of Carthage,
Missouri, Britain and Magen Hale of Joplin, MO. Dakota and Emily Hale of
Kansas City.
Niece Shonna Barton and husband Daniel and nephew Gary Mattox.
Great grandchildren belonging to Brit and Magen - Addi, Conner and Raylan Balmas, Harrison and Declan Hale.
Sister Carol and Eric Harfmann of Hays, Kansas, brother Dennis and Kim
Pember of Emporia, Kansas, sister-in-law Sharon Pember of Winfield,
Kansas, nephews Brandon Harfmann, Dustin Harfmann, Dale Pember, Keith
Pember, Paul Pember, nieces Dora Pember, Wendy Montieth
She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Lorene Pember and brothers Duane Pember and Kevin Pember.
Funeral Services for Verna will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, January
19, 2023, at the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, Mo. Visitation will be held
Wednesday evening, January 18, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.