Oberlin-A Mass of Christian burial honoring Vernice Taylor, 81, will be held at 11 o'clock a.m. on Wednesday morning, May 7, 2025, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Oberlin. Rev. Fr. Pradeep Gali will officiate. Vernice will be laid to rest at Durio Cemetery in Oberlin immediately following her services.

Vernice's family will receive friends and visitors at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Oberlin on Tuesday evening, May 6, 2025, from 4-9 o'clock p.m. with the Holy Rosary being prayed at 6:00 p.m. Vernice's visitation will resume at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home in Oberlin on Wednesday morning, May 7, 2025, from 8 o'clock a.m. until time of service. All of Vernice's arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Oberlin.

Vernice was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. She loved visiting with friends and family. Vernice was a friend to all that knew her and never met a stranger. Some of Vernice's favorite things to do were cooking and running the roads. She was known as "Nascar Vern" because she would never miss a chance to have the wheels rolling. Vernice was a lifelong resident of Oberlin and member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Oberlin where she was dedicated to her faith and never missed a Rosary or Adoration. She had a beautiful fulfilling career from working at Coushatta Casino Resort for 17 years and Allen Parish Sheriff's Office for 22 years. Vernice made lasting relationships during her career and life.

Those left to cherish Vernice's memory include one son, Steve Taylor; one daughter, Kimberly Fontenot; one sister, Loretta Ashford; two grandchildren, Sadye Taylor and Dylan Taylor; great-grand dog, Peety "The King"; and a host of friends and family.

Vernice is preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Celina Rider; two brothers, Hubert Ryder and Herbert Ryder; and two sisters, Rosa Belle Carrier and Rosella Duplechain.

Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with Vernice's family at www.ardoinfuneralhome.com or on Facebook-Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Homes.