Vernise Geneva Green Furman, 87, of New Haven, transitioned peacefully on February 13, 2022 at Advanced Nursing and Rehabilitation in New Haven after a long illness. She was the widow of Charles L. Furman, Jr.
Vernise was born on July 15, 1934, in Orangeburg, SC, a daughter of the late Littia Spells Green and Harry Green.
Mrs. Furman received her early years of education at Troup School and graduated from Hillhouse High School. After graduation, she pursued a career in hairstyling by attending a school of hairdressing and cosmetology. The school was owned by the late Frank Harrison on Newhall Street in New Haven. It was the first black owned hairdressing and cosmetology school in the state of Connecticut.
She was the owner of the former Fashion Flair Hair Salon on Dixwell Avenue. Verninse was a parishioner of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in New Haven and its Girls Friendly Society.
She enjoyed reading novels, traveling to the Caribbean Islands, cruises and foreign countries. Vernise also found joy in reading the daily newspaper, attending dances, planting roses and gardening in her backyard.
Vernise leaves to cherish her memories, daughters, Theresa Furman Boone and Yvonne Furman Hardgrave, both of New Haven; five grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; fourteen great-great grandchildren; a goddaughter, Hele C. Powell; sons-in-law, Donald Ray Boone and Glenn Hardgrave;
She was predeceased by her son, Charles L. “Chuckie” Furman, III; siblings, Mildred Statre, Harry Green, Theodore Green, Ann E. Powell; and Paul Cort; aunts and uncles, Alberta Ulma, Nancy Roundtree, Earl, John, Freddie and Eugene Spells and Louise Gary.
A memorial service to celebrate Mrs. Furman’s life and legacy will be held Monday, February 28, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Anyone attending the service must adhere to all COVID-19 safety precautions.
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Ms. Verbose used to do my hair when I was a teenager! I still remember the days I went to get my hair done by her or Ms. Shirley! RIP Ms. Vernise!! Prayers for her family!
unable to attend so i’m sending encourage message;to be read at the service; Asking the Lord to bless & refresh your family during this difficult time. FROM The Senior & Robinson family
Auntie Vernise: now have gotten your wings of lifetime being with your family and friends.saying words of comfort to you giving me great pleasure,of having you as god-mother and 2 mom’s always were giving me good advice 💕🙏🏽Will always be with me
Prayers to the family . She was a very nice person. I remember her being very happy and positive. Good bless her and may she rest in peace.
Yvonne and Theresa,
You and your children are such a beautiful family which came from your beautiful loving mother, Vernise. I was intent on being with you today to show my love and respect, but was saddened that I could not make it. I pray you allow the Lord to give you peace and joy when you think of your mother.
Love always,
Your grateful, long time neighbor,
Jennifer Hughes
Thank you for your loving concern & condolences.
To the family of Vernise Furman I extend my deepest sympathy. She will never be forgotten. My aunt (Francis Harrison) was always proud of Vernise’s success. She graduated from the Modern School of Hairdressing and Cosmetology and advanced to be one of New Haven’s finest hairdressers. You are in our prayers.