Vernita Jolene Withers aka Bird, (67), entered eternal rest on April 15, 2021 at her home in Euless, Texas. She was born on October 15, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri. Vernita graduated from Vashon High School, class of 1973 where she was known for being popular and outgoing. Following graduation, she attended SIU Carbondale and studied fashion design and Business as well as FPCC. She later began work in the healthcare industry and remained committed to that field until her health began to decline. With Mr. Roderick A. Williams, Vernita gave birth to her beautiful daughter, Ebony M. Williams. Later in life, Vernita met her love, Kamal Rasheed. The two were married in 2010 and remained together until his passing. In 2015, Vernita moved to Dallas, Texas to be closer to her beloved family. Vernita loved to dance. She was the music at every party. She loved roller skating at St. Nicholas, and braiding everybody hair in Carr Square Village. Her laughter was full and infectious. Her sense of humor cheered everyone that she met. She put her soul into adoring her one and only granddaughter, Lyriq and talked about her to everyone she knew. Vernita was a great mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, niece, and friend to so many. In addition to her husband, Kamal Rasheed and her parents, Timothy B. Withers and Lillie Gladys Withers, Vernita was preceded in death by her younger brother Douglas Withers. She is survived by her daughter Ebony M. Williams and son-in law, Donald Hayles; “grandbaby” Lyriq E. Hayles; stepmother, Leatrice Withers; her brothers Osceola Withers and Timothy Withers, Jr, younger sisters, Pamela Hunter, Phyllis Jeffries, and a host of family and friends who will cherish and esteem her memory. I am the legacy you left behind and I am proud and honored to be your daughter. We love you.
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No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
Praying for comfort as you fight through days of just missing your mothers smile and touch. Hold the wonderful memories close as they will eventually make it easier.
Hugs, Sharron
My condolences wishing you peace and comfort during this trying time.
May God bless the family I will always cherish the great life of my big sister love forever.
Ernest Bradley
I want to send my condolences to Eb and Lyric. Vernita is my Godmother as well as my aunt. Vernita has always been fly and loved deeply. On behalf of my mother Mary, as well as my brother Al. May you jam with your sister Mary in heaven. You will never be forgotten. Love you all!
We offer our deepest condolences during this extremely tough time and season. Vernita was a sweet and kind person and soul; she would always greet you with that warm smile and open arms. Rest Easy Vernita!!! Long Live Your Spirit Vernita!!!
The Young Family
Victoria, Roberto, Jr., Khari, and Roberto, Sr.
AAAAAYYYYEEEE We love you sooooo much Eb, Dee, Lyriq!! Blessings Moms and enjoy your life after death. This is exactly how I wanna go, you set the bar high always fly and classy. Love you much.
Blessings Moms and enjoy your life after death. This is exactly how I wanna go, you set the bar high always fly and classy. Love you much.
I love you mommy. You would be so proud. Today we had a virtual party in your honor. We celebrated your life.and Chiiiiiile let me tell you, people showed up and showed out.
We partied, danced, laughed, cried tears of joy all while telling wonderful stories in honor of your memory. We had my DJ join and played all your favorite jams, even played the trap music that you love.
So many friends and family shared their memories of you.,and the things they most admired. Your grand baby misses you too, she’s been wearing your necklace everyday. You taught me so much but one of the most important things is how to comeback harder when you fall.
You did it your way like the songs say. Job well done, get your rest moma. Love you always and forever. Your daughter, EB
Big sis, you fought a good fight but you were tired. We talked often about our grandchildren. I love you and you know it and that’s what counts. Keep watching over us.
I love you sis, rest in peace.
Love you mama! You are truly going to be missed. I have always thought you were the hippest lady I know. Love you and may peace be upon you. Rest well mama! Love your bonus daughter Calina. ❤🌹
Such a beautiful lady always smiling, cracking jokes, and kept me laughing. She was a joy to be around. Her presence will definitely me missed. Rest well Mrs. Withers. ❤
our dearest cousin Eb, we are so sorry for your stoic Mother. She was that and more and I am grateful to have been a part of her life. We love you and Lyriq and Big Pete is reminding you that we are extremely proud of what you have become !
Lots of my memories as a child are filled with the times we shared together, Deb Ricky Erika Vernita Rody and Eb. The stories of how y’all took Dallas by the horns in the 80’s will never get old.
Love you Auntie you made a mark on this world and will never be forgotten
Erika ❤️
Hey mom … I truly and will always have you in my heart. I miss you everyday I open my eyes. I promise I’m going to make sure your grand baby know how much her granny loved her….I miss our time we shared with out laughs joking. I love you momma. 😘😘😘 🙏🏾
To my long time friend you are already truly missed. To her family and friends I offer my condolences and will continue to pray for us all
Vernita was as cool as the other side of a pillow! One of THE BEST co-workers I’ve ever had! She was so funny and made working bearable. I was so happy to reconnect with her on Facebook and looked forward to visiting with her… Condolences to her baby girl and her grandbaby… She loved y’all like NO OTHER!!
Hi Little Sis, I remember your growing up on 14th St in ST.LOUIS. you were always a happy little girl. I’m going to miss our phone calls. Ebony I’m sharing your sorrow in the loss of one so dear . Love Minnie
How do you sum up a lifetime of FUN FRIENDS SAINT NICKS SKATING BID WIZ TRAVEL AND JUST A GREAT FRIEND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER 😍 my Goddaughter Ebony 😍