Veria Louise Brown

Obituaries

July 5, 2024

Veria Louise Brown

September 12, 1929 – June 26, 2024

Veria Louise Brown, an adored wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, died June 26, 2024. Veria was born on September 12, 1929, to Harrison and Jessie White of Pharoah.

Viewing for Mrs. Brown will be held from 9-9:45 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Henryetta Church of the Nazarene in Henryetta.

Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Henryetta Church of the Nazarene in Henryetta, with Rev. Ira F. Brown, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow the service at Okmulgee Cemetery in Okmulgee.

Arrangements and services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service.

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