Mary Belle Verzi

Mary Belle Verzi, age 83 of Bristol, VA. passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Life Care Center of Gray. She was born April 29, 1932 in Dungannon, VA to Theodore C. Keith, Sr. and Betty Lowe Keith. She had a passion for outdoors, quilting and her family. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Roland Odell Henslee of Tolar, TX and her second husband, Gerrard Verzi of Newark, NJ and son, Roland Odell Henslee, Jr.; brothers: Mr. Kenneth Claude Keith, Mr. Charles Horton Keith, Mr. Mack Wayne Keith and Mr. James Belden Keith; sister: Mrs. Georgia Ann Turner She is survived by her sons: Charles Kenneth Verzi of Johnson City, TN and Scott Keith Verzi of Bristol, VA.; grandsons: Alexander Curtis Verzi and Benjamin Chapman Verzi; sisters: Mrs. Leta Leonard of Bristol, VA., Mrs. Sherry Gilbreath of Etowah, TN. and Mrs. Carrie Farmer of Blountville, TN.; brothers: Mr. T.C. Keith, Jr. of Johnson City, TN. and Mr. Donald Keith of Franklin, N.J. The family would like to express their appreciation to the nurses and staff of Life Care Center of Gray. .A memorial service will be conducted at 7:00 P.M., Monday, June 15, 2015 in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dan Burchfield officiating. The family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 207 N. Boone St. Ste 1500, Johnson City, TN. 37604 or alz.org Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, 1912 West State St., Bristol, TN. (423) 989-4800 is serving the family of Mrs. Verzi.Read Obituary