Honoring the Life of Mrs. Veronica Wooten

(UPDATE: We have reached the goal! Thank you to all of you.

11 years since she was hospitalized. Seven (7) years since irreparable heartbreak changed the lives of many forever. My Aunt Roni, Veronica or, as she was affectionately known, Mrs. Wooten, was a beautiful woman whose essence and impact transcends death. Even in her physical absence, she still reigns in the hearts and minds of everyone she knew and loved. Everybody loves Mrs. Wooten and Mrs. Wooten sure loved everybody. This is why I am creating this fundraiser to honor her!

She is buried at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Kinston, NC with no headstone or graveyard marker of any sort. It is painful to muster up the courage to visit her, just to wonder around in the grass, trying to find where she was laid to rest. The only way to (slightly) identify where she is is the metal pieces that barely show in the grass. She deserves to be acknowledged properly. With that being said, it is my hope that we can work together to cover the cost of getting her a proper headstone by her 52nd birthday, February 5, 2025.

Class of 1991, coworkers, former students and their families, church members, etc. There are more than enough of us to make this happen so please.. let’s do this together for her. If you are unable to donate, please share and spread the word to those who can! If you are not comfortable donating here but want to contribute in another way, please reach out to me. Thank you in advance.

For forever, my angel. As long as I have life, you do, too. Loving you always.. missing you even more

P.S. I have been granted permission to cover the cost but as an independent 25-year old, I cannot do it alone. I need your support to make sure this act of love can be done as soon as possible. Regardless of anything, my aunt is priority so I ask that everyone be respectful, supportive and understanding of this effort. Thank you in advance.