Velma May Choate, age 89, of Springfield, MO, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Mercy Hospital. She was born February 3, 1926, to Homer Clarence Daniel and Azslee Ava (Williams) Daniel. Velma attended Dale Street Baptist Church when her children where younger. She was preceded in death by her husband Roscoe Lee Choate, Sr., son, Roscoe Lee Choate Jr. a daughter Phyllis Anderson, and three brothers; Lloyd Daniel, Lowell Daniel and Stanley Daniel. She is survived by her children Michael Alan Choate, of Springfield, MO, Ronald Bruce Daniel, of Willard, MO, Connie Corban, of Springfield, MO, Teresa Hale, of Republic, MO, Linda Burrus, of Springfield, MO, Marilyn Denney, of Springfield, MO, Kathy Choate, of Springfield, MO, Christopher K. Choate, of Springfield, MO, and Tina Choate, of Sprinngfield, MO. 28-grandchildren, 49-great-grandchildren, and 6-great-great grandchildren, her siblings; Delphia Daniel, Gwendolyn Jackson, Geneva Persons, Irene Lowry, and Charlene Menzies. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 30, 2015, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Burial will be held in National Cemetery, Springfield, MO. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.