Vera Ann Boggs
September 25, 1943 ~ September 24, 2016
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, September 24, 2016, at First Church of the Nazarene, 1245 McClure Road, Columbus, with Pastor Brian Rogers officiating. VISITATION: 4 to 8 p.m.Friday, September 23, 2016, at the Jewell–Rittman Family Funeral Home and two hours prior to the service at the church on Saturday. BURIAL: Will be at Valley Home Memorial Cemetery in Kurtz, Indiana.MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: May be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana through the funeral home.Vera Ann Boggs, 72, of West Evergreen Drive, passed away at 7 p.m. Wednesday September 21, 2016, at her home. Vera was born September 25, 1943, in East Chicago, Indiana, the daughter of Stephen and Verna Ann Halcomb Stamper. She married Glenn Boggs on April 12, 1963. Vera lived her life serving her Lord and Savior. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. Her love for others was shown in her daily walk with the Lord. Her time spent with her grandchildren was precious to her. Vera loved to cook and have family gatherings. Family meant so much to her. She will be sadly missed. Survivors include her husband; sons, Stephen G. (Mary) Boggs and Michael D. (Cari) Boggs, both of Columbus; a daughter, Rhonda K. Jackson of Columbus; grandchildren, Kayla Henry, Hunter Boggs, Molly Boggs, Carly Jackson, Maggy Boggs, Chase Boggs and Nash Jackson; a great-grandson, Colt Henry; brothers, Ronald (Barbara) Stamper and Don (Peggy) Stamper, all of Cedar Lake, Indiana, Edward (Barbara) Stamper of Columbus, Bill (Patsy) Stamper of Whitesburg, Kentucky, as well as Tom (Melanie) Stamper of Columbus; sisters, Glenda Harris of Hobart, Indiana, and Brenda (Jerry) Halcomb of Beaver Dam, Kentucky; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
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Remembering fun times we all had as kids. Loved your mom. My sympathies to all of you.
Our deepest sympathy and prayers during this time.
Lana and I express our deepest sympathies to family of Vera and especially my long-time friend Glenn. The testimony and impact of Vera’s life continues on with each person (and there are many) that she touched. We are all better for having known her and now our loss is heaven’s gain. She was, and continues to be, a very special child of God.
Steve,Mary,Molly,and Maggy, In God’s Word it says that the day of death is better than the day of birth. Celebrating Vera’s life here on Earth and her citizenship in Heaven! Love, Shannon
My sincerest sympathy in the loss of your mother. God’s caring embrace has guided her to a place of peace and rest! May His grace continue to comfort you as you grieve.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS..SHE WAS A WONDERFUL LADY. PRAYER FOR YOU ALL AT THIS TIME TO GIVE YOU COMFORT KNOWING SHE IN A BETTER PLACE. LOVE YOU ALL