Verlene Sargeant

Verlene Arnold Sargeant, age 91 of Athens, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 surrounded by family at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Athens, she was the daughter of the late Wilburn and Velma Thomas Arnold. She loved to bowl, work in her flower garden, and  loved to cook for her family. She was a member of Parkway Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Sargeant (2013); one son, Larry Sargeant; one daughter, Pat Dailey; brothers, Wayne "Pete' Arnold, Gordon Arnold, Maynard Arnold; one sister, Emma Lou Daniels.
She was survived by one sister, Dorothy Sargeant of Brooksville, Florida.
Daughter-in-law Lucy Sargeant of Athens, son-in-law and spouse, Reed and Bonnie Dailey of Athens. Five grandchildren and spouses, Wayne and Brenda Sargeant, Sharon Dennis, Sherry Dailey, Adam and Jessica Dailey, Jennifer and Chad Hiefnar; 12 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews.
Verlene's wish was to have only a graveside service which will be Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 at McMinn Memory Gardens with the Rev. Mark Sliger officiating. Pallbearers, Adam Dailey, Kevin Hudson, Casey Hudson, Dylan Pritchett, Anthony Dennis, Chad Hiefnar. Honorary pallbearers, Wayne Sargeant, Reed Dailey. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Those unable to attend may send condolences to www.laycockhobbs.com/notices/Verlene-Sargeant  Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.