Verna Dell (Miller) McGuire

Verna Dell McGuire, 97, of Needville, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Verna Dell was born on March 10, 1926, to Hannie (Gerken) and Willam Miller at her grandparent’s home on Gerken Road. There was a flood that day, and the doctor had to cross Big Creek on horseback. She was baptized and confirmed in what is now Immanuel Evangelical Church in Needville and has remained an active member there. In her younger years, she taught Sunday school and became active in the Women’s Guild. Verna Dell attended Modena School through 8th grade and graduated from Rosenberg High School in 1943. After completing her education at Southwestern Business College, she worked as a Secretary at Cole Theater. She met the love of her life, Donald McGuire, in high school. The two were married on October 6, 1946, after his service in the U.S. Marine Corp. Verna Dell, better known to many as “Granny”, enjoyed the simpler things in life. She loved camping in New Braunfels, family dinners on the tailgate during cotton season, playing bingo with her dad and friends, and catching the bus to Coushatta for a little gambling. Verna Dell was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. She found joy in giving to others, often in the form of her infamous ‘sweet rolls’, a hot auction item at local fundraisers. Her spunky personality and witty banter will be missed by all. Verna Dell is preceded in death by husband of 56 years, Donald E. McGuire; son, Dudley Kent McGuire; son, Randal Don McGuire; parents, Hannie and William Miller; brother, Edwin “Booby” Miller. She is survived by daughter, Monica Hurta and husband, Bud; daughter-in-law, Terry McGuire; grandchildren, Chad Hurta, Amy and Jarrod Stasney, Kelly and Chris Climer, Katie McGuire, Michael and Keely McGuire; great-grandchildren, Ryder, Sydney and Sadie Stasney, Oliver, Lily and Emma Climer, and Beckett McGuire. Pallbearers are Chad Hurta, Amy Stasney, Kelly Climer, Katie McGuire, Michael McGuire, and Byron Miller. Honorary pallbearers are Doug Miller, Gerald Miller, and her “Coushatta Buddies”. Visitation will be held at Immanuel Evangelical Church in Needville at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 29, with services to follow at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Immanuel Evangelical Church or Needville Senior Citizens.

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Verna Dell (Miller) McGuire

March 10, 1926 - January 21, 2024