With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Sara Vernon of Roanoke, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 22, 2024 at the age of 93. 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 parents, Robert Webb Fronk and Lillian Yelton Fronk; her former life partner Harry Neren Lockett; and her siblings, Robert William Fronk and Patricia Ann Skelton.

She is survived by : her spouse Gifford O. Vernon; her daughters, Maria Lockett Carlton of Moneta, VA and Sara "Paige" Lockett Anderton (Craig) of Murrells Inlet, SC.; her grandchildren, Samual Philip Carlton (Courtney), Maria Neren Carlton, Jessica Anderton Maes (Kevin) and Meredith Anderton Wootten (George); her sister-in-law Rosalind Reynolds; and her nieces and nephews, Patricia S. Moore (Clyde), R. Tayloe Skelton, Julia A. Skelton, Clay E. Skelton (Susie), Corrine N. Lockett (David) and Robert W Fronk (Treva).

Visitation was held on Sunday, April 28th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Oakey's South Chapel (4257 Brambleton Ave, Cave Spring, VA 24018). A graveside service was held on Monday, April 29th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Evergreen Burial Park (1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24015).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory