born September 23, 1950, age 65, passed away February 2, 2016, in Manassas, Virginia with her family at her side. Verna is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Dolly Katip. Verna is survived by Dickie Hewitt, her son, Jeffrey R. Lemon, 3 grandchildren, Ashtyn Lemon, Addisyn Lemon, and Colin Lemon (all of Manassas, VA). Verna (Chickie, to her family and loved ones) is also survived by brothers Joe (and wife Carol) Katip of Auburn Hills, MI; Bill (and wife Debbie) Katip of Warsaw, IN; sisters Joy Atkinson of Traverse City, MI; Sue Ann (and husband Gary) Schnitker of Ludington, MI and many others touched by her love and friendship.