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Verna Billings Obituary
Verna Ann Billings, 4 years old, beloved daughter of Charity Neve and Vernon Billings Sr., died unexpectedly on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, from complications from an asthma attack.
Born June 28, 2021, in Scranton, Verna came into this world with a smile on her face and a gleam in her eye that brightened her family's world in so many ways. She had a heart of gold and was always willing to help her mom and dad. From helping mom fold laundry to washing the car with dad, Verna loved being with her family, no matter the activity.
Verna enjoyed music, her toys and pushing her baby dolls in the stroller, but her first love was her Daddy. An aspiring photographer, Verna would often grab your cell phone and take as many pictures as possible. Apparently, God needed her for a special reason, but her leaving us has left a huge hole in our hearts.
Surviving, in addition to her parents, are siblings, Isaiah, Elijah, Joclyn and Jennifer Billings; maternal grandmother, Kathy Swendsen; paternal grandparents, Edna Shuester Billings and Melvin Louis Billings; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of life for Verna will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, from Kevin K. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 125 N. Main Ave., Scranton, with the Rev. Shawn Walker, Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, Scranton.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
To leave a condolence, please visit the funeral home website.
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Memories and Condolences
for Verna Billings
Angela CaibyWard
October 23, 2025
Verna was my 3rd Cousin, Crazy I never met her and wish I had. I watched her grow up on Facebook, always with a smile and lots of pictures with her Dad and her siblings. My blood my family there´s always Love. Verna Cousin Angie will see you in Heaven one day. Later Beautiful.
Cheryl
October 21, 2025
As a mother who has lost a child, may God give you the strength to get through the coming days. God Bless your little angel. My sincere sympathy and prayers to your family.
Lisa R Modrovsky
October 20, 2025
To the Verna Billings Family:
I´m so very sorry for your loss. I pray that Our Father gives you strength and peace
MCA
October 20, 2025
Bless the little ones, who fly straight into the arms of God.
Deep condolences to Verna's family and others who are touched by her passing.
Gail Ellerbe
October 19, 2025
my condolences to my family
A father
October 19, 2025
I am truly sorry for your loss,as a parent i think this is the hardest pain to ever go through.my heart is feeling your pain and what you are going through.my deepest condolences to you and your family.
A Mother
October 19, 2025
I don't know you & your Family but My Heart aches for you All You are in My Thoughts and Prayers for God to bring you Comfort at this Extremely Sad time.
May your Little Angel be enveloped by all the Angels Arms in Heaven.
A mom
October 19, 2025
I don´t know you, but words can´t express how very sorry I am for your loss. Your angel, and entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God provide some comfort at this most difficult time.
A Mother
October 19, 2025
I don't know you but my heart broke reading this. Been there. I know that nothing I say will comfort you or ease your pain but please know that your angel...you..your family, friends and anyone else this effects are in my thoughts, my prayers. Deepest condolences to all of you
JAMES TARUTIS
October 18, 2025
YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS
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