Winnie Ferebee Vernon, 45, of 102 Algonquin Trail, Shawboro, NC, died Tuesday, January 20, 2015 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Winnie was born May 8, 1969, and was the daughter of James H., Jr. and Diane Humphries Ferebee of Shawboro. A Registered Nurse, she was formerly employed with Community Home Care & Hospice in Elizabeth City, and was a member of Providence Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, James Edward Vernon, II; her daughter, Sydney Maran Vernon; her son, James Edward Vernon, III; her paternal grandmother, Ann G. Ferebee; her sister, Crystal Ferebee; and her brothers, James H. Ferebee, III, Joel H. Ferebee, and Eric G. Ferebee. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in Providence Baptist Church by the Rev. Charles Stevens. Friends may join the family in the fellowship hall of the church immediately following the service. A private burial will follow in the Moyock Cemetery with Miller & Van Essendelft, Funeral and Cremation Providers, 1125 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.