Vernetta Adair Dale
Vernetta Adair Dale
With heavy hearts and enduring memories, we announce the passing of Vernetta Turpin Dale on June 26, 2025, at the age of 85.
Vernetta’s journey began as the daughter of Leonard Turpin, Sr. and Sarah Adair Turpin. Her early years in Paris shaped her into a woman of fortitude and unwavering faith. She graduated from Paris Western and was embraced by a community that adored her kind spirit. Vernetta’s legacy further flourished with her marriage to the late Willie E. Dale, Sr., and together they were blessed with an abundant family.
The matriarch of her family, Vernetta is survived by her loving children, Willie (Brenda) Dale, Jr., Philip Dale, Kevin Dale, Valerie Kenney, and Violet Shearer. She was the cherished grandmother to Steven, Anthony, Philip Jr., Michael, Austin, Sawyer, Courtney Dale, D’Quez, Shanttee, Jarrin, Cassandra (TJ), Everett, Kevonna, and Peyton. Her life was also blessed with a multitude of great grandchildren and one great great grandchild, each holding a unique place in her heart. Vernetta’s warmth will be missed by her sister Joanne Black, brother Henry Turpin, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Vernetta was preceded in death by her husband Willie, her parents, her grandson Dougie, her siblings Carolyn, Tillie, Linnie, Rose, George Earl, James and Leonard Jr., as well as other dear family members.
Professionally, Vernetta retired as a cook from Marriott, leaving a legacy of delicious memories. Her devotion extended to her spiritual congregation as a faithful member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Vernetta poured love into her interests, which included reading, cooking, and baking. She was renowned for her delectable pies, cakes, and homemade candy. Music brought joy to her life, whether it was listening to oldies or the Kingdom Melodies from her Kingdom Hall.
Those who knew Vernetta remember her as a faith-filled and generous soul. She was the embodiment of kindness, with a gift for nurturing those around her. Vernetta’s love for her place of worship was as steadfast as her commitment to her family, for whom she was an unwavering source of strength and guidance.
Vernetta’s absence will be felt deeply, but the beauty of her spirit will continue to inspire all who were blessed to know her. Her life’s tapestry of faith, love, and kindness will remain an enduring legacy for her family and community. As we bid farewell to Vernetta Adair Dale, we celebrate a life well-lived, a woman well-loved, and a faith well-kept.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Saturday July 5, 2025, by Kevin Price at the Lusk-McFarland Funeral Home Chapel, 1120 Main St., Paris, KY. Burial to follow in the Evergreen Memory Gardens, Paris, KY.
Visitation will be from 11:00 AM Saturday July 5, 2025, until the hour of service at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Anthony Dale, Peyton Dale, Philip Dale, Jr., D’Quez Jackson, Michael Dale and Austin Dale. Honorary pallbearers will be Sawyer Dale and Henry Turpin.
The funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Lusk-McFarland Funeral Home Chapel, 1120 Main St., Paris, KY. The online guestbook is at www.luskmcfarland.com and a 24-hour funeral information line can be reached by calling 859-987-4387.
