Velma Wiley, 98, a longtime resident of McLewis Community in Orange, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at Meadows Nursing Home in Orange.
Funeral services will be 10am, Friday, October 18, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell of Calvary Baptist Church in Port Acers. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in McLewis Community in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5pm to 7pm, Thursday at the funeral home.
Born in Trousdale, Oklahoma, on May 22, 1915, Velma was the daughter of Walter Hoofard and Ester (Catledge) Hoofard. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Orangefield. Velma was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. Velma was a seamstress and enjoyed quilting. All of her family has received one of her quilts that were made with love.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Wiley; parents, Walter and Ester Hoofard; son, Kenneth Wiley; daughter, Virgilene Ortolon; two sisters; 3 brothers; a great-grandson; a great-granddaughter; and a great great granddaughter.
Velma is survived by her son, Darrell Wiley and wife, Jean of Bridge City; son-in-law, James Ortolon of Buna; ten grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren; thirty-two great great grandchildren; and brothers, Woodrow Hoofard of Paynes Creek, California, and Royce Hoofard of Red Bluff, California.
Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons, Mike Wiley, Melvin Riddick, Jerome Sylvia, Phillip Beard, David Ortolon, Randy Ortolon, Bernie Peveto, and Kenny Wiley.
Condolences
Deana Yeager And Family
October 18, 2013
Deana Yeager And Family lit a candle in memory of Velma Wiley
Deana Yeager And Family
October 18, 2013
She is now having reunions with the other family members. I will never forget her and Grandma Cox traveling together and having great times. They lived such long lives because they were active. They were so cute when they got together on their visits. We will never forget all the great memories! Love from all your family in South Alabama.
Debbie Holton
October 17, 2013
Ken and Family, I am sorry to hear of your grandma's passing. The stories you shared with me made me feel like I knew her. I know that your family has fond memories of her and I know she will always have that a speical place in your heart's. Now she is resting and with all her family members now and what a joy that is knowing where she is. May God be with your family during this difficult time. Debbie Holton
Barbara Cunningham
October 16, 2013
What a lovely, lovely lady. My parents adored her cander and kind heart. Until she moved from her home in McLewis, she always had a friend or family in and out. Always. I admired them all for caring so deeply for this gentle soul. God Bless her and my deepest sympathy for the family who loved her so. Barbara Cunningham
Jada Smith
October 15, 2013
Ken, Rose, Bobby & Heather,
She was truly a loving & wonderful lady who loved her family. So glad I got to know this special person. i know she will be greatly missed.
Love you all,
Jada Smith
Vicky Page
October 15, 2013
VICKY PAGE lit a candle in memory of Velma Wiley