Vergie Atwood, 80, of Farrell, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in her home.

Ms. Atwood was born on January 19, 1943, in Jackson, Mississippi, a daughter of Craft and Mamie (Gordon) Atwood. She was a 1961 graduate of Farrell High School.

She was employed for 19 years as a weight station operator at Sharon Steel's former Farrell plant, retiring upon its closing. Additionally, Vergie used her cooking talents and prepared food at The Ark House under the Green Thumb Program, and many other local restaurants.

Vergie was a member of New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Sharon.

She was the true matriarch of her family. She loved having them all together and preparing food, especially her Mac & Cheese. An avid Steeler fan, she also enjoyed playing Bingo.

She is survived by her daughter, Regina Atwood, Hermitage; a son, Cleven Atwood, Farrell; seven grandchildren, Civon, Tyarra, Clevon, Arianna, Imani, Alisia and Andreus; and two great-grandchildren, Tristian and Clevon, Jr. Also surviving are two sisters, Jessie Hariston, St. Louis, Missouri; Carol Gregory, Farrell; a brother, Willie Atwood, Farrell; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Vergie was preceded in death by two sisters, Callie Atwood and Annie B. Norris; and four brothers, Lil-Craft Atwood, James Anthony Hampton, Odell Norris and O.W. Norris.

A memorial will be held privately.