Winona Vernon Cardwell Obituary (1928 - 2018)

MADISON Winona Vernon Cardwell, 90, of Madison, left her earthly home, Friday, October 12, 2018. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 16, 2018, from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m., at Colonial Funeral Home followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the Vernon Family Cemetery, off Hwy 770, Sandy Ridge. Born in Stokes County on March 21, 1928, to the late William and Ella Amos Vernon, Winona was of the Primitive Baptist faith, and retired from Gilbarco. She was friendly and considerate of others, and had the most beautiful smile. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Norman Vernon. Survivors include two daughters, Gail Cardwell Clark (Larry) and Cindy Cardwell, both of Madison; brother, LeRoy Vernon and sister, Shelby Jean Vernon Snyder, both of Greensboro; two grandchildren, Brandon Clark (Brandi) and Lori Clark Holland (Bart); and four great-grandchildren, Peyton Clark, Ryver Clark, Abigail Noah, and Olivia Noah. Memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen, NC Triad Affiliates, 1106 Burke St, Winston Salem, NC 27101 for cancer research. Appreciation is extended to the staff of Jacobs Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for their care over the last two months. Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family. Online condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net.