Verla Marie Brewer, 74, died April 24, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born May 24, 1950, in Little River, to Trammel Edward Elliott and Verne Delores Clapp.
Verla dedicated over 40 years of her life to Hubco, where she worked in many roles and helped create thousands of their bags. She had a deep love for gardening, especially flowers, and enjoyed painting, watching birds, playing cards, BUNCO, and creating Wahoo Boards with her beloved husband. Verla and her husband, Clinton, shared an immense passion for dancing. After taking lessons together, they eventually went on to teach others how to dance — a joy they loved sharing.
Verla was a familiar face at the Hutchinson Moose Lodge #982, as well as the Senior Center at Elmdale Park and the Delos V. Smith Senior Center. Her faith was important to her; she was a former member of Eastwood Church of Christ and a current member of First Christian Church, where she was active in the Christian Women’s Fellowship.
On February 21, 1968, Verla married Clinton Bernard Brewer in Hutchinson. They shared 57 wonderful years of marriage before his passing on March 18, 2025.
Verla’s greatest joy was her family. She is survived by: daughters, Carrie Brewer of Salina and Penny Bettles of Hutchinson; son-in-law, Michael Bettles of Salina; sisters, Edna Keeler of Hutchinson, Janice Kitson of Texas, Jaunita “Irene” Monroe of Haviland, and twin-sister, Betty Crawford (David) of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Rachel Storm, Mason Bettles, Bryson Bettles, and Jaxson Bettles; great-granddaughter, Ryleigh Storm, all of Salina; sister-in-law, Anita Brewer of Salina; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by: her father, Trammel Elliott; mother, Verne Harsh; husband, Clinton Brewer; daughter, Jennefer Brewer; brothers-in-law, Francis Monroe and Jack Brewer; and sister-in-law, Linda Briner.
She will be remembered for her kindness, unwavering patience, vibrant and ornery spirit, her creativity, and the love she shared with everyone who knew her.
Her family takes comfort in knowing that Verla and Clinton are together again after only 37 days, dancing, laughing and holding their precious daughter, Jennefer.
Memorial Service for both Verla and Clinton will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2025, at First Christian Church, 15 E. 5th, Avenue, Hutchinson. Private inurnment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, at a later date.