Verna Briney Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Verna Briney (Portales, New Mexico), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Verna left this world on March 10, 2026 at the age of 62, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Verna Briney to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Vernell Powell (Gilmore) and Clayton Powell; her grandparents, Monroe, Opal Gilmore, Truman and Zula Mae Wood; and her nephew Brennen Jasso.
She is survived by: her husband Shayne Briney of Abilene, Texas; her sons, Kelby Widener of Austin and Caleb Widener (Braden) of Roswell; her granddaughter Reese Widener; her stepson Tyler Briney (Berkley); her stepgrandchildren, Josie, Bennett and Lainey Briney; her siblings, Toni Powell, Sandra Baca (Gilbert) and Bill Powell; her half-sister Cinda Hobbs (Larry); her niece Britnie Powell; her nephew Brady Jasso; and her great-nephews, Preston and Parker Powell.
