Verna Louise Corbin, 54, departed this life on Friday, October 30, 2015 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born January 25, 1961, she was the daughter of Juanita Bailey and the late L. Elwood Jones, both of Venton, Maryland.
Verna was educated in the public schools of Somerset County. She was a 1979 graduate of Washington Senior High School. She was formerly employed at Perdue, Inc. and most recently as an Instructional Assistant for Somerset County Public Schools.
Verna attended St. Mark United Methodist Church in Oaksville where you could find her working in the kitchen whenever she was needed. She was a free spirited person who had a beautiful smile that would light up a room. She had a deep love for people especially for children. She loved to sew, bowl, decorate, play bingo and could make anything when she put her mine to it.
Verna was married to the love of her life, Reginald Corbin, Sr. for 29 years. From this union, four children were born.
In addition to her mother, she leaves to cherish fond memories with her loving husband, Reginald Corbin, Sr.; three daughters, Alisha, Jayla and Kayla Corbin; one son, Reginald Corbin, Jr.; two special sons, Seth Bennett (Michelle) and Johnathan Lewis, Jr; one special daughter, Tamiya Matthews; two brothers, Carl Bailey (Carla) and Louis Smith (Crystal); five sisters, Angela Corbin, Paula Long (John), Yvonne and Monica Jones and Robin Bailey; a mother-in-law, Bessie Corbin; three sisters-in-law, Linda C. Woolford (Stephen), Colleen Slade and Gail Corbin; four brothers-in-law, Thomas Corbin, Sr. (Mary), Cornell Corbin, Sr. (Gabriele), Russell Corbin, Sr. and Ronald Corbin, Sr. (Dorothy). A host of aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, godchildren, cousins, other family and friends.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Louis “Mickey” Jones and Gerry “Termite” Jones; one sister, Sharon Jones; and one niece Terra Leatherbury.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 7, 2015 at First Baptist Church, 528 Booth Street and Delaware Avenue in Salisbury with a viewing one hour prior. Reverend Elmer Davis will be the Eulogist and Reverend Ronald Bell will officiate. A viewing will also be held 1 to 6 PM Friday at Anthony E. Ward, Jr. Funeral Home in Princess Anne. Interment will be in Oaksville Community Cemetery.
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Alisha, I am deeply sadden and shocked by the passing of your mother. When she and I talked earlier this past spring, I found her to be a sweet and loving person. I wish you peace and the love of God.
Sending prayers to all of Mrs. Corbin’s friends and family members. My heart goes out to all of you. I enjoyed working with her at WHS, and I will miss her. RIP.
My heartfelt condolence to the family and friends of Mrs. Verna Corbin . The death of a loved one is hard to bear. Your heavenly father understands your pain as he too experienced the death of his only begotten son, Jesus Christ. Job 14: 14, 15 shows that God yearns to bring your dear loved one back to life. If you would like to know more about God’s promises, please visit the website jw.org.
I would like to send my condolence to Reggie , the children and the remainder of the family. I met Verna a few years ago when I taught at J.M. Tawes. I reconnected again with her in March of this year when I was transferred to Washington High School to finish the year and my career in Somerset County. We hung out together every day. The last time I spoke with her was in Walmart (Fruitland) a few weeks ago. Remember God knows best ! Everything he does is for a reason. Always treasure the memories that you shared with her. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal !
To Reggie and family, sending my prayer and condolences to you. Verna was a sweet person and will be missed. Keep your hands in Gods and He will carry you through.
What a blessing it was to work with Mrs. Verna Corbin. She was my assistant at both WHS and CHS the last 4 school years. She will definitely be missed. Oh, the stories we shared. May God wrap his arms around her family and friends. Rest in peace.
Ms Juanita, Reggie, children and loved ones, My love & prayers are with you at this difficult time of loss. May you find comfort in knowing that “Nothing takes God by surprise”. I pray your hearts are comforted with fond loving memories of some one so dear! Dolores & Candis
November 7, 2015
Reggie,
Sorry we could not be there with you today. Cj and I offer you our heartfelt sympathy. Verna was a sweet, soft spoken and kind hearted person. This is how I will remember her. Keep looking to God in all you do. We pray that God will continue to give you strength, peace, and comfort during this time. A weepeth man endures for a night but joy comes in the morning. Be blessed.
Love, Sharon Wilson and Cartier Fisher Jr. {Cj}
I miss you so much Mrs.Corbin 😭 the school is so different with out you 💯 I miss walking in the iss room just to see you 😳 but your a beautiful angel now 💓 r.I.p