Earlene Faye Vermillion, 79, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019, at Asbury Park in Newton, KS. Born September 28, 1939 in Russell Springs, KS, she was the daughter of Earl and Elizabeth (Deaver) David.

Earlene was a resident of Newton, KS, previously living in Coldwater, KS for 28 years, Mullinville, KS for 25 years, Cunningham, KS, Sawyer, KS, and Pratt, KS. She graduated from Pratt High School in 1957 and received an associate degree from Pratt Community College. She was a member of the Mullinville United Methodist Church in Mullinville, KS and Job's Daughters International. Earlene worked as a secretary for Mullinville Schools and Coldwater Schools for many years.

On December 28, 1958, she married Jack Vermillion at Pratt, KS. He survives. Earlene was baptized in response to her faith in Jesus at the First Christian Church in Cunningham, KS shortly after her marriage to Jack. Earlene will be remembered as a faithful wife, loving mother, and a person who showed much generosity to her family and others in her life. Her strong work ethic and servants heart significantly shaped the lives of her sons.

She is survived by her husband: Jack Vermillion of Newton, KS; three sons: Greg Vermillion (Curtis Yates) of Overland Park, KS, Curtis Vermillion (Brenda) of Halstead, KS, and Steve Vermillion (Sharon) of Walton, KS; four grandchildren: Matthew Vermillion (Mallory) of Canton, KS, Alex Vermillion (Staci) of Newton, KS, Marissa Galyon (Dustin) of Hesston, KS, and Austin Vermillion (Mary) of Newton, KS; one great-grandson: Jackson Galyon; and numerous other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister: Ila Rae Jones; and two nephews: David Jones and Larry Jones.

Calling times are from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 12, 2019 (Family Will Greet Friends From 4-6 p.m.) at Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home, Coldwater, KS.

Funeral service is at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at First Christian Church in Cunningham, KS, with Pastor Mike McGovney and Pastor Chip Bungard presiding.

Burial will follow the funeral service at Maud Cemetery, Cunningham, KS.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Good Shepherd Hospice or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in care of Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home, P.O. Box 417, Coldwater, KS 67029.