Verlene Showalter Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Verlene Showalter in Poplarville, Mississippi, born in Oakley, Kansas, who passed away on May 6, 2026 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband James A. Showalter; her daughter Elizabeth Marie Showalter; her son-in-law Carlton Gillis; her parents, Benjamin Robert Vestal and Bertha Maxine Vestal; and her siblings, Peggy Marvene, Benjamin Robert Jr., Carol Ann, Gary Wayne, Florence Lavona and Lawrence Ray.
She is survived by: her children, Vicki Sue Battaglia (Henry), James Aswell Showalter (Judy), Patricia Diane Showalter, Christopher Robert Showalter (Kim) and Steven Mark Showalter (Jody); and her sister Patricia Jane. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 29th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Picayune Funeral Home (815 S Haugh Ave, Picayune, MS 39466). The inurnment will be held on Friday, May 29th 2026 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the Biloxi National Cemetery (400 Veterans Ave, Biloxi, MS 39531).
