It is with great sadness that the family of Vera E Jones Burrell, of Wilkes Barre announces her passing on December 11, 2024 at Allied Services Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in the Bronx, NY, on June 24, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Ernestine (Haith) Smarr.
Vera spent her childhood in Amityville New York prior to moving to Wilkes-Barre PA.
Vera took pride in her employment within the household management industry at the Red Roof Inn and Holiday Inn, Wilkes-Barre. Vera enjoyed music Motown classics, singing and entertaining family and friends in her home. Vera had a one of a kind sense of humor that was authentically her own, in every way. She would light up every a room with her wit, humor and beautiful smile.
Vera has left a legacy of generations through her surviving two sons, Neal Fauntleroy and Alex and daughter in law Jennifer Fauntleroy, grandchildren, Anthony Jones, Allen Jones, Andre Jones, Evan Velez, Issac Charleston, Carissa Velez, Nathaniel Watson, Sabrina Scuorzo, Seth Decker, Alex Fauntleroy, Jr., Lyssa Rhodes, Corey Jones, Caprice Moyer-Jones, Nadia Jones, Great grandchildren, Namir Corley, Nala Corley, Alayla Owens, Cierra Taylor, Cheyenne Taylor, Sophia Grace Jones, brothers, Dwight Jones and Stevie Jones, Sisters, Eleanor Jones Legette and Anita Younger, several nieces and nephews, numerous cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Burrell, her two youngest John Jones and Jonas Jones, and her siblings Dorothea Younger Roman, Vanessa Jones, Isiah (Junie) Younger.
Private services are held at the convenience of the family. Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements.
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