Verna Marie Lowry, 87, of Warsaw, Missouri, formerly of London, died Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Aspire Senior Living Center in Warsaw. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, June 22, 2026, at Rushing Cemetery, in Dover, Arkansas, under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Services. Pastor Tony Smith of Fristoe Pentecostal Lighthouse in Fristoe, Missouri will officiate.
The daughter of Raymond and Edrena Odella Egbert Hopper, Verna was born October 6, 1938, in Guthrie, Oklahoma. She married Jimmie Jene Lowry on August 19, 1960, who preceded her death.
In addition to her husband, Verna was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers: Vernon Ray Hopper and Robert Waylan Hopper.
She is survived by her two sons: Ty Lowry (Jane) of Uniontown, Arkansas, and Raymond Lowry (Ruth) of Warsaw, Missouri; two daughters: Shelia Kay Brinkley (Danny) of Marshall, Arkansas, and Kimberly Regina Umlauf (Robin) of Edwards, Missouri; two sisters: Francis Beasley of Edmond, Oklahoma, and Linda Sadler (Lenny) of Amarillo, Texas; 17 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
Always sharp with numbers and incredibly organized, Verna enjoyed a long and successful career as a bookkeeper with Vinson Electric in Russellville, where she was deeply valued by everyone she worked with. Outside of her professional life, Verna poured her heart into her creative passions, spending countless hours quilting and sewing beautiful clothes. She found great joy in the beauty and aroma of fresh flowers, especially those she tenderly pampered in her own garden. Each season, she lovingly turned the rich soil to cultivate a bountiful vegetable garden, translating her harvest into cherished family recipes and shared meals. Verna’s deep love, endless compassion, and bright outlook on life will leave a rich, lasting legacy in the hearts of her children, grandchildren, and the generations to come.
Memorial donations may be made to: Fristoe Pentecostal Lighthouse, 37786 US Highway 65, Warsaw, Missouri, 65355. fristoepentecostallighthouse.org
