Verna Taillon Osborne, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister was called to her Heavenly home on September 21, 2013.

She was born October 19, 1956 in New Orleans, LA and was a resident of New Orleans and the surrounding areas throughout her youth. She also resided in Antioch, TN for over 20 years. Her last months were spent in Evansville, IN with her loving husband Ron, who survives.

She is also survived by her beloved daughter, Bridget Abel; grandson, Brandon Ingram; stepson, Chance Osborne; stepdaughter, Cheyanne Osborne; mother, Ann Smith (Joe) McGowan; 2 sisters, Desiree (Archie) Berger, Amy (Jim) Marchand, brother, Albert J. (Darlene) Taillon, Jr.; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Albert J. Taillon, Sr.; grandparents, Napoleon F. Taillon, Sr. and Bertha Taillon Dixon; and Harry and Rena Smith.

Verna loved to fish, enjoyed time on the water, and enjoyed gatherings and trips with family and friends. She was loved by all who knew her.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday September 27, 2013 at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home at 1330 E. 4th St., Mt. Vernon, IN. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.