Mary Ann "BO" Vernon Obituary (1975 - 2023)

MARY ANN "BO" WILSON VERNON SANDY RIDGE-- Mary Ann "Bo" Wilson Vernon, 47, loving mother, sister, daughter, and grandma, departed this earthly life Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Woltz Hospice Home, Dobson, N.C. The family will receive friends at 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel followed by a Memorial Service at 5 p.m. Bo was born on August 27, 1975, in Rockingham County, to Lester Junior Wilson and to the late Mable Elizabeth Willard Wilson. She attended North Stokes High School. Bo was a past employee of Ruger and Goodwill Industries. She enjoyed fishing, working in her flower garden, and loved the outdoors. She especially treasured time with her grandkids. Bo never met a stranger. She had a smile that would light up a room. There was never a dull moment when she was around. Anywhere Bo was felt like home. She was loved by many and will deeply be missed. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a brother, Junior Ray Wilson, and a sister, Debbie Irvin. Survivors include husband, Jerry Braxton Vernon; son, Ronnie Seay, Jr.; stepson, Trenten Vernon; daughters, Kelly Paige (Aaron) Menard and Kendra Paige Seay (Neil); grandchildren, Bryson Bo Menard, Maverick Luke Menard, and Mable Pate; father, Lester Wilson; siblings, Elizabeth Yates, Bonnie Wilson, Robert (Angela) Wilson, Sandra (Mark) Ore, Joshua Wilson, Jennifer Coleman; and sister-in-law, Amy Vernon. Bo loved her many nieces and nephews. Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel in Sandy Ridge is serving the family. Online condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net.