Mrs. Vernelle Lynette Maxwell

May 16, 1960 - September 25, 2019

The passing of Mrs. Vernelle Lynette Miles Maxwell, age 59, on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at Duke University Medical Center, is being announced by her husband, Mr. Larry Maxwell. Vernelle Maxwell, daughter of the late William V. Miles, Sr. and the late Alberta Brown Miles, was born on May 16, 1960 in Durham, North Carolina. Vernelle attended Durham High School and worked as a CNA for Hillcrest Convalescent Center. Because of the love she had for others, she cut her career short in order to take care of family members that had been institutionalized. Vernelle was a loving care giver as she consistently put the needs of others in front of her own. Vernelle married the love of her life Larry Maxwell in 1984 after dating for eight years. She was pleased in her heart and soul with her husband and loved spending as much time as possible with him. Even when she was diagnosed with her illness, she continued to take care of her husband until she was no longer able. Vernelle loved her family as well, and wanted them to know that. Vernelle was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Miles, Sr., sisters, Patricia Ann Rucker and Thomasine Burbridge, brother, David Ellison Miles, aunts, Connie Cromarty, Estelle Brown, Fannie Evans, Mabel Miles and Geneva Miles, uncles, Hampton Miles, Garland Miles and Buddy Brown. Vernelle leaves to cherish her memories her husband Larry Maxwell; sisters, Joyce Ann Maxwell, Donna Marie Miles (both of Durham, NC) and Barbara Ann Smith (Brooklyn, NY); brother, William Miles, Jr. (Durham, NC); ten nieces; eight nephews; and a host of other family members and friends. Loved ones will celebrate the life of Mrs. Vernelle Lynette Miles Maxwell on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at Scarborough & Hargett Celebration of Life Center, 309 N Queen Street, Durham, North Carolina 27701 at 1:00 p.m.