Vernese Proctor

Vernese Carswell Proctor, 79, of Bessemer City passed away August 9, 2019, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
A Gaston County native, she was born on August 1, 1940, the daughter of the late Mark Carswell and Ruby Carpenter Jones.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Gary Robert Proctor Jr., and daughter, Troyanne Brooks.
Vernese was a member of Unity Baptist Church.
Left to cherish her memories are her son, Randy Brooks and wife Anita; and grandson, Levi Justin Brooks and wife Jessica.
A funeral service will be held 12 Noon on Tuesday, August 13, at the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd., Gastonia.
The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Gaston Memorial Park.
Memorials may be sent to: American Heart Association, 222 S. Church St., Charlotte, NC 28202.
Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
A guest book is available to sign online at www.greenefuneral.com