Verna Pearl Adrian, 100, died Saturday, December 22, at Asbury Park iin Newton. She was born on September 18, 1912 in Buhler to Jacob J. and Gertrude Wiens Adrian. Both preceded her in death.
After attending Pleasant Plain Elementary School, she continued her education at Halstead High School. As a young lady, she witnessed her mother's concern for lost souls and attended a Christian revival. She felt her need of a Savior and committed her life to God and joined the Mennonite Brethren Church in Buhler.
She enjoyed crocheting, tatting, cross stitching and embrodery. She loved to walk in the flower garden and watch the butterflies and admire the various flowers. Her favorite flower was the Peach Rose.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Jonathan, Milton and Otto and two sisters, Rosella Crigger and Bertha Adrian.
Services were held December 27 at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home with Pastor Jerroll Martens of Meridian Baptist Church officiating. Private interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Newton.
