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Vonnie Lea Varner 1970-2024

Vonnie Lea Varner, 54, of Carlisle passed away Friday May 3, 2024 in Fayetteville, PA. 

Vonnie Lea Varner
Vonnie Lea Varner

She was born January 2, 1970 with her twin brother Ronnie, in Carlisle a daughter of Kenneth G. Varner who survives, and the late Shirley A. Gutshall Vaughn. 

Vonnie is survived by one son Ryan Varner of Carlisle, one daughter Ashly Fausey and her husband Robert of Chambersburg, five grandchildren Sierra, Khloe, Ryan Varner Jr., Daymien, and Bailey; her father Kenneth G. Varner and his wife Joan of Newville, one sister Tammy Varner and her fiancée Kerwood Weaver of Newville, and two brothers Craig Varner and his wife Sue of Carlisle, and her twin brother Ronnie L. Varner of Harrisburg; and many nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her mother Shirley A. Vaughn, and her brother Tony Varner. 

The family will be holding a celebration of life in the near future. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Egger Funeral Home.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Vonnie Lea Varner, please visit the floral store.


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