Vera Ann Dockery Obituary
The family announces the passing of Vera Ann Dockery of Muskegon Heights, Michigan on July 26, 2026. Vera Ann, born on June 16, 1956, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Vera Ann Dockery or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sam Rice Jr. and Thelma Dockery-Carter; her stepfather Alphonso Carter; her children, Cynthia Dockery and Montrell Dockery; her grandparents, Adam and Lillie Dockery; and her uncles, Curtis Leo Dockery (Cassie Bertha) and Lorenzo Dockery.
She is survived by: her nephew Rev. Demetrio Dockery; her daughters, LaTonya Dockery and Regina McBride Wedlaw (Rodney); her son-in-law Kevin Meeks Sr. (Tara); her grandchildren, Mario Dockery Sr., Montrell Dockery Sr. (Joy), Kevin Meeks Jr. and Jamari Smith; her great grandchildren, Jayda, Julius, Joslynn, Montrell Jr., Mario Jr., Monae and Serenity; her siblings, Marilyn Burns (George) of Southaven, Lynda Dockery of Muskegon Heights, Marvin Johnson of Senatobia, Rose Rice of Memphis, Tennessee, Mike Rice (Patricia) of Memphis, Tennessee and Frank Rice (Estella) of Memphis, Tennessee; her aunt Earline Wright of San Antonio, Texas; her cousin LaTonya Jackson of Atlanta, Georgia; her niece Toya Longmire (Foogie); her nephew Donald Dockery Sr.; her close friend Connie Nash; and her sisters, Dorothy Johnson, Dorothy Billings and Mae McBride. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, and dear friends.
