We are sad to announce that on June 16, 2022, at the age of 90, Verna Bright Gilliam Ward of Inman, South Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her father Charles Pinkney Bright; her husbands, Charles Gilliam and Elmer "Babe" Ward; her siblings, Ida Hill, Lucille Jones, Daisy Bright, Frank Bright, Joe Bright, Herman Bright and Velma Bell; and her grandson Justin Stepp.

She is survived by : her daughter Linda Gilliam Patterson of Inman, SC; her grandchildren, Ryan A. Stepp (Stacie) and Heather Stepp Allen; her great grandchildren, Ryan Jr. (Megan), Kendall, Gabriel, Isaac, Shelby, Grace, Kayden and Killian; and her great great grandchild Isabella. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Agape Care Hospice of South Carolina or any domestic violence agency.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forest Lawn Funeral Home