Her Story His Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Matthew 25:21
departed this life at her residence on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. She was born on October 2, 1960 to the union of the late Hazel Green Mason and Clarence Mason, Sr. Vera accepted The Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior as a young girl and was baptized at the Nineveh Baptist Church of Kenner, LA, Pastored by the late Wilker Neal. Later in life, she became a member of the Fifth African Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Dale J. Sanders. Vera was educated in St. Charles Parish Schools where she attended Benjamin Elementary. She also attended Destrehan High School in Kenner, LA, and later attended New Orleans Trade School for Welding. Vera worked at Avondale Shipyard, Martin Wine Cellar and was a gifted cabinet maker in Reserve, LA. In 1984 she attended Stevenson Academy Barber & Beauty School, graduating to become a licensed Cosmetologist for over 25 years, but she was so much more than a hair stylist. Affectionately called Queen Vera by her family and Mama Vera on TV, she was a counselor, a sister to many, a devoted friend, a wife, a supporter, a great cook, a family woman, and she opened her home and heart to many, but most of all, she was the best mom in the world. Vera leaves to cherish her precious memories two sons, Freddie Ross, Jr. and Adam Anthony Ross; one daughter, Crystal Antoinette Ross; one adopted son, Christopher A. Joseph, two step-children, Donald, Jr. and Bianca Johnson; two grandchildren, Curnaja Crista’l Every and Aiden Martin; four brothers, Clarence (Andrea) Mason, Jr., Howard (Barbara) Mason, Sr., Cedric (Juliana) Mason, Sr. and Raymond (Geraldine) Mason; one adopted brother, Percy Williams; step-mother, Laddie Mason; step-father, Freddie Gibbs; two step-sisters, Starlett Barbre and Irene Gibbs; aunts, Audrey (William) Grover, Joann, Hattie and Shirley Mason; uncles, Adam (Luther), Henry (Yvonne), Vera Louise Mason Ross Johnson October 2,
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