Verna Hale, age 94, was born on July 30, 1923 to William and Kitty Harris Bruce in Sequatchie Valley, TN and passed away January 20, 2018 in Crossville, TN. She enjoyed her family, gardening, and going to hootenannies.

She is survived by her son- Benny Hale (Carolyn); grandchildren- Tina Hale, Wendy Roysdon (Hubert), and Denny Hale (Heather); 10 great grandchildren; 10 great great grandchildren; and a brother- Wilker Bruce.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son- Ron Hale, great grandchild- Kyler Roysdon, two brothers and five sisters.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, from 4 to 6 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held the following day at 12:00 in Big Lick Cemetery with Walter Tollett officiating.