Vera was the only daughter of Garnet and Ellen Edwards. She was a native of Redditch serving her apprenticeship with Messrs. Greys, Redditch and then running her own business in woollens and baby linen.
The last six years of her live were spent living with her parents and son at Osbourne Cottage, 50 Bretforton Road, Badsey. Until her illness she was employed by Messrs. Willmotts Ltd, Evesham.