Vera (Waddle) Finley , 100, of Hatfield, PA; formerly of North East, MD, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Franklin Finley, Jr. Born in Winthrop, AR, Vera was the daughter of the late Albert Houston "A.H." Waddle and Pearl (Porterfield) Waddle.

Vera grew up in Ardmore, OK, and graduated from Ardmore High School in the Class of 1943. After marrying, she made her home in Hatfield, where she lived for many years.

Vera dedicated many years of service as a Confidential Secretary at Merck, Sharp & Dohme in West Point, PA, until retiring in 1984. Earlier in her career, she also worked as a secretary at the former Hansen Textiles Company and later at Fluid Energy Processing & Equipment Company, both located in Hatfield, PA.

A devoted member of the former Montgomery Baptist Church in Colmar, PA, Vera served faithfully as a Sunday school teacher for over 17 years. Her deep faith and commitment to her church community were central to her life.

In her free time, Vera found great joy in volunteering, especially at Sandy Cove and the Calvert Nursing Home in North East, MD, where she gave generously of her time and energy.

Vera had a passion for gardening, quilting, sewing, and designing clothes. She especially cherished time spent with her children and grandchildren, playing board games and cards. She was deeply loved by her entire family and will be remembered for her warmth, creativity, and strong spirit.

She is survived by her four children: Dr. Rockwell "Rocky" Finley & wife, Brenda of Harleysville, PA; Ronald "Ron" Finley & wife, Barb of Souderton, PA; Tanya Burge & husband, Edgar "Eddie" of Warminster, PA; and Debra Rodgers & husband, Robert "Bob" of Hatfield, PA. She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren; Robert, Caris, Breana, Franklin, Joel, Joseph, Lauren, Patrick, Vanessa, & Matthew; 15 great-grandchildren, and several cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family from Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado and Maine.

Vera was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her stepmother, Mildred Waddle; her three brothers, Aaron, Haskell, and Herley Waddle; and her two sisters, Marillo Adcock and Marilene White.

Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 E. Broad Street, Souderton, PA 18964. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. The service will be Livestreamed.

Burial will take place at Montgomery Baptist Church Cemetery in Colmar, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (https://www.alz.org/delval) or to Ascend Hospice, 1120 Welsh Road, North Wales, PA 19454.

Arrangements are by Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory. To leave condolences for the family, please visit www.andersfh.com .