Verlie Joiner Gomez

Verlie Lou Joiner Gomez peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 96. She was born on Sunday, September 16, 1928, in Loranger, Louisiana to the late Finley and Eunice Joiner. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Verlie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished her family and faithfully served the Lord. She found joy in quilting and sewing special pieces for her grandchildren, pouring love into every stitch. Known as the "Queen of the Hill," she had a deep appreciation for the finer things in life and a love for all things beautiful.

Verlie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Wilfred L. and Marion Gomez, Jr.; grandchildren, Sassy McLin, Stacie Simmons (Ricky), Marcie Callaway (Gary), Kacie Wilkinson (Jimmy); brother, Roy Joiner; and she was loved by many great-grandchildren and great -great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Lee Gomez, Sr.; parents, Finley and Eunice Joiner; daughter, Penny Poche McLin; grandson, Jason McLin; siblings, Clinton Joiner, Kelly Joiner, Huey Joiner, and Monnie Perrilloux. 

Family and friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond, Louisiana 70401 on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 8:30 am until 10:30 am, with a Funeral Service at 10:30 am, with Chris Chavers officiating.

Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond, Louisiana.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home and Crematory of Hammond and Ponchatoula.