Obituary: Frances Verner Little

Frances Verner Little passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the age of 89. A second-generation native of Atlanta, she was preceded in death by her parents, Louise Morris Verner and Hyman Verner, of Blessed Memory.

Frances was a loving mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Always ready with a smile, she sought to emanate positivity and kindness for all; quick to volunteer as PTA president, softball team mom, and scout troop leader for her girls.

Frances is held in loving memory by her three daughters: Alissa Little, of Seattle, Wash., Stephanie Little, of Acworth, Ga., and Jodi Gnapp, of Denver, Colo.

In addition to her children, she lovingly leaves behind her two brothers, Alvin Verner, of Deerfield Beach, Fla., and Mike Verner (Janice) of Sandy Springs, Ga. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Frances’ legacy lives on through the countless lives she touched in the Atlanta Jewish community. As a member of Congregation Shearith Israel since childhood, she was active in Sisterhood and Hadassah, as well as director of the Keshet Preschool. She was the membership director for the AJCC and executive director at Temple Emanu-El and Temple Sinai, as well as the marketing director at Edenbrook Senior Living in Sandy Springs.

Frances will be remembered for her kindness, humor, devotion, and love for her family and the community. Graveside funeral services were held at Greenwood Cemetery for immediate family only. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Dementia Society at www.dementiasociety.org. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.