Vergie Lee

Walton

VERGIE LEE WALTON was born on June 20, 1936, in Okolona, Mississippi, to John and Mattie F. Hughes. On February 18, 2026, the Lord decided that Vergie's purpose was served. Her journey of 89 years on earth was completed. God called her home to rest. She attended school in Okolona, Mississippi. She was united in holy matrimony to Willie W. Walton, who preceded her in death.

Vergie leaves to cherish her memories: four sons, John Hughes, Floyd E. Hughes (Annie Ruth); Quincy D. Walton, all of Nettleton, Mississippi, and J.R. Walton (Aimee) of Verona; three daughters, Velma L. Hughes of Verona, Jackie Walton Pounds (Darryl) of Nettleton, and Mattie M. Walton of Tupelo; two sisters, Shirley Betts of Nettleton and Ruby Darden (Curtis) of Okolona, Mississippi; one brother, Eugene Jones of St. Louis, Missouri; brother-in-law, Floyd Lee Finnie, Sister-in-law, Annie Springer; 19 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren. She worked at VF Factory, Riley's Dairy Bar and Cleaning Service.

She enjoyed fishing, going to the casino, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, other family, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Hughes and Mattie. F. Hughes; husband, Willie Q. Walton; grandmother, Argusta White; daughter, Earnestine Hughes; five sisters, Lou Emma Gardner, Jennie Ary Brandon, Onella H. Wren, Gladys Finnie, Barbara Hughes; six brothers, Eddie D. Hughes, Charles Hughes, Hudson "Ray" Hughes, James Robert Hughes, John Jr. Hughes, and John Wayne Hughes; and one stepson, Tyrone Armstrong.