Vernie Ogle Middlebrooks

February 9, 1925 - November 1, 2019

Vernie Ogle Middlebrooks, 94, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019 in Gainesville, Texas. She was born on February 9, 1925, in Jacksboro, Texas to Willie Ogle and Stella (Dowdy) Ogle. Vernie was a graduate of Jacksboro High School and a lifelong member of The First Baptist Church in Jacksboro. On December 7, 1944, she married Robert Lee Middlebrooks in Jacksboro, Texas. Together they raised two children, Jean and Robert L. (Bobby). A homemaker most of her life, Vernie had may hobbies. She loved oil painting, fishing and hunting with her family, and helping her husband on the family farm. Vernie had many vegetable gardens throughout her life and loved canning. But most of all, caring for her family was her greatest joy. She also was part of a bowling league for many years in Jacksboro. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sister, Winnie Fay and brothers Vernest Ogle (Vernie’s twin brother), Earnest Ogle, Odis Ogle, James Ogle, Louie Ogle, Bud Ogle, Virgil Ogle, Wilburn Lee Ogle, and Clide Ogle. She is survived by her son Robert L. (Bobby) Middlebrooks and wife Della of Lindsay, Texas, daughter Jean Holloway and husband Robert of Dayton, Texas. sister Velma Clayton of Graham, 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 from 11:00am to 1:00 pm at First Baptist Church in Jacksboro. A graveside service will also be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Truce Cemetery In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to: Jack County Volunteer Fire Department P.O. Box 150 Jacksboro, Texas 76458