Passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013 in San Leandro, at 51 years of age. A native of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana and 14-year resident of Richmond. Survived by her husband, Timothy Gonzales of Richmond; daughter, Shaudia Lilly McKissick of Richmond; mother, Lilly J. Nelson of Alameda; sisters, Perri Reid of Atlanta, Georgia, and Gennifer McKissack of Oakland; brothers, Albert G. McKissack of Atlanta, Georgia, and Craig C. McKissack of Norcross, Georgia; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other kindred. Veronica was an administrative assistant at SEIU Local 1021, Oakland; member, CWA Local 9410, Oakland.
Friends and acquaintances are cordially invited to attend funeral services Wednesday, January 8 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Sunset View Mortuary, top of Fairmount Avenue, El Cerrito; interment following, Sunset View Cemetery. Viewing Tuesday, January 7 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with quiet hour at 7:00 p.m. at the mortuary.