Verna Lee Barnard

In Memory of  Verna Lee Barnard

Verna Lee Barnard, age 72, of Poteau, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017 at her residence. 

Verna was born in Red Oak, Oklahoma on February 8, 1944, a daughter of Bydia Lee (Coley) Pope and the late Leslie Pope.

Verna was a  homemaker.  She was a member of the South Rock Creek Indian Baptist Church. 

Verna is survived by:
Mother:  Bydia Lee Coley, of Red Oak, Oklahoma. 
Son:  Brian Barnard, of Poteau, Oklahoma.
Daughters/Son-In-Law:  Linda & Johnny Sivic, of Hartshorne, Oklahoma; Wanda James, of Poteau, Oklahoma.
Brother:  Deroy Pope, of Red Oak, Oklahoma. 
She is also survived by 13 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild.

Verna was preceded in death by her father; son, Harvey Ray James; great grandchild, Baby Bonapart; granddaughter, Lacota James.

Service at Cedar Indian Baptist Church, Red Oak, Oklahoma, at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2017  with Rev. Don Ludlo officiating.  Interment to follow at the Cedar Cemetery, Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers:  Michael Eagle, Zac Eagle, Johnny Sivic, Paul Carney, Jonathan Luquette, Melvin Melton.  Honorary Pallbearer:  Chris Scott.

SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF WALDROP FUNERAL HOME, WILBURTON, OKLAHOMA.