VERLENA GALE

Verlena Gale was born on September 1, 1937, in the small town of Saline, Louisiana. She was the first child of Blumer and Darling Poland and the eldest of her siblings: David, Margaret, and Carrie.

Lovingly known as "Bean" a nickname given by her brother who couldn't quite pronounce Verlena – she carried that name with affection throughout her life.

The Poland family moved to San Diego, California in 1951. Verlena continued her education and nurtured her love for quilting, gardening, plants, and dressing beautifully for church.

Verlena was a devoted mother of eight. She began her journey with two children early in life and later welcomed six more, building her home and family on a strong foundation of love.

In time, Verlena shared her life with her beloved husband, Milton Gale, her partner and companion. Together they created a home filled with warmth, support, and family. Life was not without hardship. Verlena walked through loss with courage, having said goodbye to her husband before her own journey came to a close. Yet even in grief, she continued to nurture those around her - a living reminder of the power of perseverance and faith.

She had a gift for turning strangers into friends. No matter where she went, Verlena could strike up a conversation and leave someone smiling. Her warmth and openness drew people in, and she built connections everywhere she went. Her legacy is not just in the family she raised, but in the countless lives she touched with her kindness.

Verlena is survived by her children: Willette Walker; Lenouris Jones; Edgar Jones (Annette Jones); Laron Jones (Judy Jones); Yvette Robinson (Quroace Robinson); Dildrea Kangas (Thomas Kangas); She is also survived by her siblings, David Poland and Margaret Logan; she was proceeded in death by her by her daughter Adamina Jones and son David Jones. sister Carrie Poland. Verlena leaves a host of grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends to carry on her legacy.

Verlena was called home August 25, 2025. Though she is no longer with us, her spirit lives on in all who knew her.

But when I see Jesus, amen,

when I see Jesus, amen.

All my trouble will all be over,

when I see Jesus amen...

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