Vennia L. Autrey

Vennia L. Autrey, 67 of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2013. She was born on April 10, 1946 in Little Rock, Arkansas and was a Massillon resident for most of her life. Vennia graduated from Washington High School in 1967 and was a retired cosmetologist. She was a faithful witness of 39 years and attended the East Congregation, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Vennia was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her friends, children and grandchildren and enjoyed their laughter and conversation daily. She was preceded in death by her father Van Adams and her aunt Brazil Adams. She is survived by her children, Tony (Holli) Autrey , Shelisa (Shaddrick) Stinson, Jules Autrey and Arvie Autrey III, nine grandchildren, her mother , Shalina "Duke" Robinson, her sisters, Velma Robinson, Veronica Hicks and Virginia Pratt and her brothers, Napolean Robinson, Daniel Robinson, Dan Robinson and David Robinson, her cousin Helen Cox and a host of other relatives and close friends. Services will take place on Saturday, April 27th at 1:00 P.M. at the East Congregation, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2177 Nave Road SE, Massillon, OH 44646. The family will receive friends there two hours prior to the service from 11:00- 1:00 P.M. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory 330-833-3222