1927
Vergie
2023
Vergie Lorene Wight
January 3, 1927 — July 27, 2023
Vergie Lorene (Ashburn) Wight, age 96, of Garnett, Kansas passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Parkview Heights in Garnett.
Vergie was born on January 3, 1927 in Garnett, Kansas. She was the second of three daughters born to Virgil and Grace (Wells) Ashburn. Vergie attended Greenfield School east of Garnett, later graduating from Garnett High School with the class of 1944. On December 19, 1945 she was united in marriage to Gerald (Bud) Wight. Their union was blessed with two sons, Gerry and Joel. They enjoyed 71 years of marriage until Bud passed away on February 10, 2017.
Vergie worked for the Walter Simpson Insurance Agency and then for Bill Baker after he purchased the business. She later owned the Balcony Browsery on west 4th street, and then Cornerstone Antiques at the corner of Main and 5th streets.
Vergie's greatest passion was taking care of her family. She was a Cub Scout den mother for many years helping boys along the trail to becoming Boy Scouts. She also spent many years bowling and traveled to many states with her bowling team to bowl in tournaments. Vergie loved being outside in her yard and she also enjoyed hunting for morel mushrooms in the spring. Countless memories were made with her grandchildren playing cards, putting puzzles together and star gazing.
Vergie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bud; son, Joel Wight on March 26, 2023; grandson, Jason Wight on April 20, 2018; and sister, Vivian Hawley.
She is survived by her son, Gerry Wight and Nancy of Garnett; sister, Joyce Hardesty of Paola, Kansas; seven grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Vergie will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel, Garnett. Burial will follow in the Garnett Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to WINGS and left in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .
Vergie was born on January 3, 1927 in Garnett, Kansas. She was the second of three daughters born to Virgil and Grace (Wells) Ashburn. Vergie attended Greenfield School east of Garnett, later graduating from Garnett High School with the class of 1944. On December 19, 1945 she was united in marriage to Gerald (Bud) Wight. Their union was blessed with two sons, Gerry and Joel. They enjoyed 71 years of marriage until Bud passed away on February 10, 2017.
Vergie worked for the Walter Simpson Insurance Agency and then for Bill Baker after he purchased the business. She later owned the Balcony Browsery on west 4th street, and then Cornerstone Antiques at the corner of Main and 5th streets.
Vergie's greatest passion was taking care of her family. She was a Cub Scout den mother for many years helping boys along the trail to becoming Boy Scouts. She also spent many years bowling and traveled to many states with her bowling team to bowl in tournaments. Vergie loved being outside in her yard and she also enjoyed hunting for morel mushrooms in the spring. Countless memories were made with her grandchildren playing cards, putting puzzles together and star gazing.
Vergie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bud; son, Joel Wight on March 26, 2023; grandson, Jason Wight on April 20, 2018; and sister, Vivian Hawley.
She is survived by her son, Gerry Wight and Nancy of Garnett; sister, Joyce Hardesty of Paola, Kansas; seven grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Vergie will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel, Garnett. Burial will follow in the Garnett Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to WINGS and left in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .
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Monday, July 31, 2023
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Feuerborn Family Funeral Service - Garnett
Funeral Service
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
10:30 - 11:30 am (Central time)
Feuerborn Family Funeral Service - Garnett
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