Vergie Washington-Brewer

DETROIT — Vergie Washington- Brewer, age 79, of Detroit, Mich., formerly of Hot Springs Ark., passed away Nov. 25, 2020.

She was born Jan. 1, 1941, to the union of Wille and Katherine Washington in Columbus, Ark.

The family moved to Hot Springs, Ark., shortly thereafter, where Vergie attended Goldstein and graduated from the Historical Langston High School. During her time at Langston, Vergie was a majorette, where she excelled in this extracurricular activity. After graduation, Vergie married her high school sweetheart, Harold Brewer Sr., and to this union brought four children.

Vergie was predeceased in death by both her parents, Willie and Katherine Washington; her husband, Harold Brewer Sr.

Vergie transitioned from this life to her heavenly home leaving to cherish her memories sons, Gregory Brewer, Harold Brewer Jr., John (Tony) Brewer ( Undra Miller- Brewer) and Michael Brewer. Four bonus children, Eric Brewer, Courtney Brewer, Donyale Edwards and Ivy Sheed. One godson, Karlos Warren. She also leaves to mourn and cherish her memory two brothers and two sisters, Willie C. Washington ( Sarah Litty), Evans Washington, Bonnette Smith and Faye Jones. Two special friends, Janice Wells and Harriet Bartlett, 14 grandchildren, and a host of great- grandchildren, nephews, nieces, family and friends.

Service will be 10: 30 a. m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at Carrigan Memorial. Burial at Crestview Cemetery.

The guest registry is at http://www.carriganmemorial. com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.