Vermont Wellons Osborne

Vermont W. Osborne, 84, the wife of the late Warren William Osborne, passed away from her earthly visit to her heavenly home with her family by her side on October 4, 2022 at her residence in Surry, Virginia. She was born the youngest of eighteen children to the late Richard and Josephine Kellam Wilson in February 1938 in Isle of Wight County, VA. She attended the Isle of Wight Training School in Smithfield, VA. As a young girl she accepted Jesus Christ, being baptized and active at Main Street Baptist Church, Smithfield, Virginia including singing in the choir. Vermont became a member and was an active member of Ferguson Grove Baptist Church, Smithfield, Virginia until her passing. She has always been a hard and dedicated employee. She worked with the Smithfield school system during segregation. Vermont worked over ten years at Smithfield Packing Company. She retired as a welder from Newport News Shipbuilding after 26 years. Upon retirement she became a companion to the seniors in the community. Encountering Vermont was essentially meeting an angel. Her doctor said it best “I just loved her. Such a kind, gentle soul. I know God has welcomed her into His Kingdom with open arms.” People in the community loved to call Vermont to confide in her, to get advice from her and to give her the news of what’s happening in the community. She didn’t personally visit but she loved to visit by telephone. Vermont was an avid reader. She kept up with all international and national news and events and had no problem giving her take on it. She was even keeping up with the changing times, communicating with ‘Alexa’ asking for the weather, the news, the time, etc. Vermont believed in voting. She voted in every election and made sure that each of her children voted. Another thing, she made sure all her children could drive. Vermont was a disciplinarian, and her children were her world. She ensured they became self-sufficient and good citizens who loved the Lord. In addition, to her children, she was known as a giver, she was always giving two-dollar bills, silver dollars, clothes, shoes to friends and loved ones. She loved catalogs and purchasing unique items. Vermont had a gift of interior design and fashion. Vermont was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, all seventeen of her siblings, her son Rex Todd Wellons, Sr., and granddaughter Josephine (Josie) Wilson. She is survived by one sister-n-law, Karen Wilson of Newport News, VA. Vermont was a devoted mother, and she leaves behind love, to keep alive and cherish her beautiful memories, her son Jerry W. Wilson of Niger, Africa: and daughters, Wanda Wellons Jones (Elisha) of the home, Charle ‘Sallie’ Wellons of Surry, VA, and Donna Wellons-Freeman (James) of Austin, Texas. Additionally, to continue her legacy there are seven grandchildren, and nineteen great-grandchildren: several nieces, great-nieces, nephews, great-nephews, cousins, a few other relatives, and Pamela Bailey, who was like a daughter to her. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Scholarship Fund, Phi Chi Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Sorority, Inc., (R), P. O. 341, Smithfield, VA 23431-0341, thank you.

Vermont Wellons Osborne

February 1, 1938 - October 4, 2022