Verna Marie Lovern Obituary
In loving memory of Verna Marie Lovern of Riner, Virginia, born in Christiansburg, Virginia, who departed this world on January 9, 2026 at the age of 61. Verna leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Verna Marie Lovern to pay them a last tribute.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Verna leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gordon William Howell and Sylvia Belle Howell; and her brothers, Frankie Howell and Robert "Tinky" Howell. She is survived by: her husband Kenneth "Kenny" Lovern Jr.; her daughter Emily Linkous; her son-in-law Jared Linkous; her nephew Jamie Covey; her brothers, Donald Howell (Brenda Howell) and Ralph Howell (Johnia Worrell); Amanda Covey. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
