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Saturday, March 21, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
Karen Bowman Vernon, 79, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Mrs. Vernon was born September 11, 1946, in Forsyth County, to Hubert Bynum Bowman and Lorraine Marshall Bowman. In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Gray Bowman.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Sammy Vernon; her son, Lenn Long (Jennifer); her daughter, Connie Gantt; her grandson, Stone Messcher; and her brother, Russell Bowman (Jamie).
Karen worked for many years as a dental and orthodontic assistant before retiring from US Airways as a flight attendant.
A memorial service will be held 12pm Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel.
A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Karen’s children extend their sincere appreciation to the family and friends who offered love and support throughout this journey, and the staff at Brookstone of Clemmons for the kindness and care in making her final days peaceful and happy.
As an animal lover, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Forsyth Humane Society https://forsythhumane.org/donate-now/
Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel
Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel
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