Obituary of Veronica Brixteen Zacharias

Veronica Brixteen Workman was born in Buchannan, West Virginia on November 15, 1952.  She was one of eight children born to the union of Fred Workman and Margaret (Butcher) Workman.  She moved to Michigan as a young girl and received her formal education at Airport Community Schools and Jefferson High School. 

Veronica took a leap of faith, and after only a one-month courtship she was joined in holy matrimony to Michael D. Zacharias on September 1, 1972, in Monroe, Michigan.  The couple were blessed with two children.  She was employed in the automotive industry for Milan Metal Systems as a Press Operator, retiring in 2008 after fourteen years of service.               

Veronica had a strong Christian faith and she regularly attended worship at Faith Salvation prior to joining Gracepoint United Pentecostal Church in Monroe.  After moving to Niles, Ohio she found her church home at Evening Light Apostolic Church. 

Veronica never liked to sit still, and she had a generous spirit.  For many years she enjoyed ceramics.  She also liked to sew and was an avid quilter, giving many of her handmade creations away.  In the Summer months, she could be found out in the garden tending to her vegetables. 

Veronica Brixteen Zacharias, age 71 of Nile, Ohio formerly of Monroe, Michigan passed away at 10:50am on Tuesday; April 2, 2024, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital in Warren, Ohio.  Her passing was preceded by her parents; her beloved husband of forty-six years:  Michael on April 6, 2019; and three brothers: Philip “Joe” Workman, Fred Workman, and Everett “Chuck” Workman.

To cherish her memory, she leaves two children: Mary Craig and Michael “Mikey” D. Zacharias Jr. both of Niles, Ohio; a sister: Deb (Dave) Francis of Niles, Ohio; three brothers: Shane “Ed” (Sue) Workman of Monroe, Dan (Darlene) Workman of Deerfield, and Tim (Lola) Workman of Monroe; eight grandchildren: Michael III “Boomer” Zacharias and Alexis Zacharias, and Johnny, Jessica, Makala, Jackson, Nicolas and Victoria Perez.

Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 8:00pm on Thursday; April 11, 2024, at Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe; 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162 (734) 384-5185.  She will lie in state from 10:00am until a Celebration of Her Life at 11:00am on Friday; April 12, 2024, at Gracepoint United Pentecostal Church, 2535 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162.  Pastor Andrew Leaman will officiate.  Procession will follow to Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle for burial.