Video Tribute

Carlow Barbara Jean Verriett, affectionately known as “Bobbi Jean,” was born on August 1, 1960, in Tampa, Florida. Her life was one filled with love, family, determination, and cherished relationships. Bobbi Jean attended Canton High School in Canton, Michigan, and continued her education at Florida A&M University (FAMU). Throughout her working years, she demonstrated independence and a strong work ethic. She was last employed as a Greyhound bus driver, a career that allowed her to travel the open road and encounter people from many walks of life. Above all, Bobbi Jean treasured her family. She was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Dr. Charles Verriett, Sr.; aunts, Vera Hamilton, Betty Edwards, and Florence Blair; uncles, Charles Lennon, Jack Edwards and Godfrey Lennon; and cousin, Jackie Edwards. 

Bobbi Jean leaves cherished memories with her son, Kerry Verriett; grandchildren, Terence Verriett, Leanna Verriett, and Kaden Verriett; great-grandchildren, Camaria, Dakota, and Emilee; mothers, Delores Verriett and Rosa Powell; brothers, Reno Milian (Valerie), Geno Milian, Wayne Powell (Beverly), Michael Powell (Yvonne), Charles Verriett Jr. (Tamara), Clayton Powell (Vixian) and Robert Powell; sisters, Zandra Verriett, Debra Williams, Brittany Fields, Felicia Powell, and Jane Taylor (Dave); aunts, Wilma Smith (Tony Smith) and Sandra Moten (Tony); nieces, Lauren Verriett, Stephanie Taylor, and Aliyah Malian; nephews, Wayne Powell, Jr., Tavares Powell, Jolen Powell, Maris Powell, Mathew Powell, Stephen Williams and Nathan Powell; cousins, Linda Hamilton, Yvette Martinez, Diane Edwards, Sainr Edwards, Eric Edwards, Jack Edwards, Tori Edwards, and Video Edwards; along with a host of additional cousins, extended family members, and dear friends. Though Bobbi Jean’s earthly journey has come to an end, the love she shared and the memories she created will continue to travel with those whose lives she touched. Her family will forever carry her spirit in their hearts and cherish the legacy she leaves behind.