Verna May Risner, 81, of Mansfield, died Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Hospice House in Ashland. Born October 18, 1932 in Ashland, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Wade and Janie Selvage.
A homemaker, she loved to quilt.
She is survived by a daughter, Janet (Jerry) Novacic of Mansfield; four sons, Curtis (Lonna) Risner of Ontario, Roy Lee Risner of Mansfield, Wade (Kay) Risner of Jeromesville and Elijah (Janis) Risner of Mansfield; numerous grand children and great grandchildren including a special grandson, Elijah Coltin Risner; three brothers, George Selvage, Bill (Jodie) Selvage and Alan (Dara) Selvage all of Ashland, Kentucky; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earnie Risner, Jr. and numerous brothers and sisters.
Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond Street, Mansfield. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home conducted by Rev. George Reece. Burial will follow in Mansfield Cemetery.
Online guest registry at www.wappner.com
