Verna Mae (High) Leever Obituary (1931 - 2016)

Verna Mae Leever, age 85, of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital after an extended illness, surrounded by her sons. Verna Mae was born in Elwood, IN on January 31, 1931 to the late Vern and Margaret (Green) High. Verna was a lifelong resident of Elwood. She attended Wendell L. Wilkie High School and graduated in 1949. Verna married Donald "Don" Leever on April 18, 1952 and they shared 57 years of marriage together. Don passed away on December 17, 2009. Verna retired from Red Gold after 25 years of service. Verna served in many capacities and was a faithful employee. She was co-owner,along with her husband of the historic "Wolff's Restaurant." Verna was a founding member of New Beginnings Fellowship Church. She was also a member of the 50+ Club, and was a volunteer at the "A Bit of Heaven" gift shop at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital for many years. Verna is survived by her 2 Sons, Doug (Linda McPhearson) Leever of Elwood, IN and Son, Greg (Tanaka) Leever of Peoria, AR, Grandsons, Brent (Shanna) Leever of Elwood, IN, and Chad (Asia Phoenix) Leever of Lafayette, IN, Twin Great-Grandsons, Kolin and Kalan Leever, and many special cousins. Verna was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Donald "Don" Leever. Funeral service celebrating Verna's life will be at 11:00 am Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood, Indiana with Dr. Woody Noblitt of New Beginnings Fellowship Church officiating. A memorial service will be conducted by the St. Vincent Mercy Hospital Volunteer's prior to the funeral service. Burial will follow in the Elwood Cemetery. Visitation for family friends will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at the Dunnichay Funeral Home, 1113 South Anderson Street, Elwood, IN Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to the St. Vincent Mercy Hospital Foundation.