Velma J. Whitehead age 82, of Springfield, MO. passed away Monday, October 27, 2014 at Willard Care Center. She was born February 27, 1932 in Slagle, MO. to Crit and Lacy (Carroll) Long. Velma enjoyed playing Bingo at the American Legion Hall. After retiring from 39 years of service, Velma enjoyed spending time with other retirees from Lily Tulip (Wilted Lillies).Continue Reading
Velma J. Whitehead age 82, of Springfield, MO. passed away Monday, October 27, 2014 at Willard Care Center. She was born February 27, 1932 in Slagle, MO. to Crit and Lacy (Carroll) Long. Velma enjoyed playing Bingo at the American Legion Hall. After retiring from 39 years of service, Velma enjoyed spending time with other retirees from Lily Tulip (Wilted Lillies). Velma was preceeded in death by her parents, her husband of 51 years, Earl Whitehead, in 2006, an infant daughter in 1955, and a nephew Bobby Rogers. She is survived by a niece Earlene Boudreaux, state of Nevada, and a nephew Warren Rogers, Stockton, MO. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 31, 2014, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, near Willard, MO. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. before services on Friday.
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