Verna Kirkpatrick, age 93 of Jacksboro, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at her home. She was born on August 9, 1929 to the late Willie Couch and Juda (Cornett) Couch.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Orie Kirkpatrick; daughters Oneda Gough, Marie Nesko, and Carolyn Cox; sister Bessie Blair; and brothers Kelly Couch, Kenny Couch, and Johnny Couch.

She is survived by her daughters Kathy Compton and Jack of Dayton, Judy McPherson and Randy of Dayton, Connie Murphy of Caryville, Debby Mefford of LaFollette, and Marsha Hunter of Jacksboro; brothers Verlin Couch and Willie Couch; sister Mary Ruth Helton and Harold of Kentucky; 16 grandchildren; several great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends on Thursday May 18, 2023 from 5:30 PM to 7 PM at Newcomer North Chapel in Dayton OH.

Verna’s guestbook may be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com 

The family has entrusted the care of Verna Kirkpatrick to Martin Wilson Funeral Home “Where Families Matter Most”