Verna Arlene Northup was born to Lillie Belle (Shaffer) George and Henry George in Centralia, Washington on May 3, 1937. She and her sister Ellie (Pursel) were raised in the area and Verna completed the tenth grade before marrying Don Allison. They had two children; Randy Allison and Donna Allison (Wilson). They later divorced and she married Clifton Davis. They had one child, Cindy Davis (McQueen). They made their home in Sandy, Oregon. They divorced. Verna later married Richard Northup, continuing to live in the Sandy/Boring area.
Verna was a waitress at many restaurants including the Dew Drop Inn in Sandy. Her hobbies included being active in her bowling league for more than 50 years and caring for her beloved dogs, Ginger and Oreo. She also knitted many gifts for family and friends over the years.
She is survived by her daughters Donna Wilson and Cindy McQueen of Sandy, and sister Ellie Pursel of Colton. Her son Randy Allison passed away in 1987.
Verna has 7 grandsons: Scott Wilson, Jason Wilson, Jeff Wilson, Randy Allison, Rocky Allison, Ryan McQueen and Justin McQueen, and three great-grandsons, Taylen Clevenger, Kayden Allison and Keedin Wilson. She is also survived by several step-daughters and step-sons.
She was preceded in death by her parents and son Randy Allison. Her husband Richard Northup died in 2011.