of Conway, AR
July 13, 1923 - September 19, 2020
Vernell Aeilts, 97, of Conway, AR, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, September 19, 2020. She was born July 13, 1923, in Greenbrier, AR, to the late Sam and Delma (Henry) Johnson. Vernell was also preceded in death by her husband of 24 years, Harry Edward Aeilts; sister, RayeBelle Johnson; and son, Michael Edward Aeilts.
Vernell was a faithful member of the Salem United Methodist Church in Conway. She devoted her life to the Lord and her family. Vernell worked for the Stuttgart Public Schools for 21 years as their school lunch supervisor. She was a strong willed lady who loved to work in her vegetable garden as well as her flower beds and sew clothes and quilts for her family. She will be dearly missed by her family.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving family; daughter, Teresa (Aeilts) Fortner (Jim) of North Little Rock, AR, daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Aeilts of Conway, AR; grandchildren, Michael Frederick Aeilts of Conway, AR, Benjamin James Aeilts (Kim) of Conway, AR, Stephanie Ann (Aeilts) Strain (Jay) of Quitman, AR, Victoria Teresa Fortner of North Little Rock, AR, and Rebekkah Catherine Fortner of North Little Rock, AR; and great-grandchildren, Cody James Strain, Jasper Dirk Strain both of Quitman, AR, and Logan Aeilts of Conway, AR.
Funeral service will be at 11:00am, Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Salem United Methodist Church in Conway with visitation one hour prior, interment to follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I have missed Vernell's sweet presence for months, but shall continue to miss her quiet smile. We were blessed to join her in worship of our Lord.
Vernell's trust in God was such an example to all of us. Rest in peace, dear lady.
Deepest sympathy to all of the family. My memory of Vernell goes back a long time to include her mother and dad and her grandfather. My prayer goes out for comfort from the knowledge that there is a better place awaiting.
Please know that your family is in our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
Sending love and hugs to your family! Sorry I can't attend the service.
So very sorry for the death of your mother. I pray the peace of God over your family.
Praying for the family!
so sorry for your loss.
May GOD comfort you during your time of sorrow.
Prayers for her family and may she Rest In Peace.