Verna Lee "Vernie" Herman, 85, of Taylorville, IL died at 8:37am Saturday, December 31, 2011 at her residence.  She was born August 11, 1926 in W. Frankfort, IL the daughter of John C and Irene Ezell Rogers.  On May 4, 1948 she married Thomas A. Herman at Davis Memorial Christian Church in Taylorville.  He preceded her in death on May 29, 2008.

Surviving are her children; Connie Havener and husband Richard, Thomas A. Herman II and wife Lucille, Mark L. Herman, and Brian C. Herman and Fiance' Tina Scallions all of Taylorville.  There are 13 grandchilren and 14 great grandchildren.  Also surviving are brother-in-law Bill Herman and wife Betty of Taylorville and sister-in-law Nona Clift of Des Moines, IA.

There will be no services or visitation at this time.  A celebration of Vernie's life will be held at a later date.

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