Vera Mcallister

Mrs. Vera Graham McAllister, 94, beloved wife, loving mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2021 at Vienna Village Assisted Living in Pfafftown, NC.  Mrs. McAllister was born on October 3, 1926 in Manchester, England to the late Norman Graham and Margaret Hunston Graham.  She met her husband during WW II on a blind date, and on June 2, 1945 she married Cpl. Albert Garrett McAllister.  In the Spring of 1946, she moved from Manchester to Mocksville, NC.  Vera was married to Albert for almost 61 years until his death on May 2, 2006.  Mrs. McAllister was also preceded in death by her three sisters, Margaret Berry, Kathleen Chaisty and Norma Carroll, all of Manchester, England.  Mrs. McAllister is survived by her two sons, Norman McAllister (Carol) and Graham McAllister (Myrle); grandchildren, Tammy McAllister, Teresa Hughes (Chris), Jeff McAllister, Mike McAllister (Gina), and Paul McAllister (Rebecca); great grandchildren, Christina and Nicholas McAllister, John Norman and Grayson Hughes, Andrew McAllister, Ava and Lily McAllister and several nieces and nephews.  Mrs. McAllister was a member of Maple Springs United Methodist Church.  Vera loved being a homemaker, and her passion for all types of needlework was admired by many.  She also enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends and gardening.  She loved her family, and she will forever be in our hearts.  The family wishes to thank Ann Lowe and her staff at Vienna Village Assisted Living for providing excellent and loving care for Mrs. McAllister since April 1, 2019.  A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Forsyth Memorial Park, with Rev. Dan Lyons and Rev. Gary Mahathey officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Maple Springs United Methodist Church or Vienna Village Assisted Living, or your favorite charity.  Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com