Velma L. Cormier, 87, lifelong resident of Orange, passed away on March 3, 2015, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2015, at the United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend J. W. Harrell and Reverend Jeffrey Pitman. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 7th at the United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City.
Born in Orange, Texas, on December 16, 1927, she was the daughter of Lillie Matlock. Velma was a longtime member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Orange where she sang in the choir and was very active in the children’s church. She later became a member of the United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City and was a member for 18 years. She loved traveling, cooking, and her flowers. Velma was a faithful servant of the Lord and enjoyed serving others.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Lillie Matlock; husband, Joseph Cormier, Sr.; two sisters; and one brother.
Velma is survived by her children, Van R. “Butch” Morgan of Bridge City, Joseph “Joey” Cormier and wife, Gay of West Orange, and Debbie Cormier; grandchildren, Dana Pitman and husband, Jeffrey of Kountze and Keith Morgan and wife, Debbie of Jasper; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be Joey Cormier, Keith Morgan, Justin Morgan, Larry Hammett, Marlan Verdine, and Trey Tomplait.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Anayat House 1025 N. 14th St. Beaumont, TX 77702 or P.O. Box 5934 Beaumont, TX 77726.
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Claybar Funeral Home
March 7, 2015
Claybar Funeral Homes created a Tribute Video in memory of Velma L. Cormier
Tricia Slaughter
March 5, 2015
At HEB one busy day, I was pushing my buggy and my thoughts were a hundred miles away. The next thing I know , around the corner our buggys bumped. I looked up and there she was....Sis Cormier was as busy as I but we both hugged and soon the time had really past by. I told her that our milk was most likely warm by then and she chuckled and grinned. She spoke of how much she loved her family...EVEN Bro. Jeff Pitman, yes even him...so it is clear to see she had a great big heart and we chatted a moment longer than we did finally part....I remember thinking that I was glad she slowed my day...for her smile and her spirit just blew me away. Now her feet will dance on streets of pure gold...in that bright land were we will never grow old! Oh the half has never yet been told. We grieve for our loss but make no mistake, she will be there by the pearly gates. So, when you say your last good-byes, quickly wipe your eyes. For she is there...by her saviors side~ She kept the faith and she completed her race! Love, Tricia Slaughter
Jm
March 4, 2015
JM sent a virtual gift in memory of Velma L. Cormier
Rm
March 4, 2015
What a pure, beautiful soul! She is one of the most amazing people I've ever met. She was full of God, full of love and full of kindness. MawMaw never treated me any different, she made me feel like I was one of her own. That is why I say she is my great grandmother too. I love her so much and I will miss her always! She was so awesome! We loved sitting around, listening to her stories about her past experiences. She always had us laughing, amazing sense of humor. :) We'll see you again someday, MawMaw! We love you! -RM.
Janet Williams
March 3, 2015
Will always remember both Velma and Joe and the times we spent with them when they came to Henderson to ride out the storms. They were both very sweet special people and will be missed by many friends and family. May God bless their family at this sad time. With love, Janet and Robert Williams