Vera Carver Acorn

Bartow - Vera Carver Acorn, 90, passed away Monday, April 23, 2012 at her residence in Bartow of natural causes . Born January 2, 1922 in Ambrose, GA, Mrs. Acorn was a resident of the Bartow & Fort Meade area for 59 years, moving from Douglas, GA. She was a sectionizer for Ben Hill Griffin Citrus for 40 years. She was a member of Turning Point Worship Center. She was preceded in death by her husband: Loren L. Acorn; son: James Acorn; daughter: Hazelene Armstrong; parents: Charlie & Fannie Carver; two brothers: Felton Carver & Carlton Carver. Mrs. Acorn was survived by 2 sons: Herman L. Acorn & wife Diane; Carlton L. Acorn all of Bartow. 2 daughters: Wanda Cabanas & husband Oscar of Bartow; Gloria Burgess & husband Larry of Plant City; sister - Irene McKinnon of Douglas, GA; brother: Hollis Carver & wife Wilma of Macclenny, FL; 12 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren & 6 great great grandchildren. Family will receive friends Friday, April 27, 2012, 6-8 pm at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow, Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Turning Point Worship Center, 1400 E. Georgia St, Bartow. Interment will be held at Wildwood Cemetery, Bartow. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Vera Carver Acorn, please visit our flower store.