- Date Of Birth: April 28, 1918
- Date Of Death: May 5, 2014
- State: Missouri
Velma Leora Williams of St. James, Mo. passed away at the Cuba Manor Care in Cuba, Mo. on Monday, May 5, 2014. Velma Williams was 96 years and 7 days of age.
Velma Williams was born on April 28, 1918 in Rolla, Mo. to her parents: James Lloyd and Ethel E. Cox Riley. Velma Riley was united in marriage to William Walter (Bill) Williams on May 14, 1938 in Steelville, Mo.
Velma Williams was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church of Rolla, Mo. She accepted Christ at an early age. Velma was baptized at the age of 13 in a river north of Rolla. She always attended Sunday School and served as S.S. Secretary during her teen years. Velma Williams helped her dad on the farm until age 16. She worked at private homes until she was married. Then she was a housewife and helped on the farm until their children were older before entering the work force. Those years were spent at the Jacket Factory in St. James for many years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother!
Velma Williams is survived by one daughter: Audrey Swaim and husband Darrell of Vichy, Mo.; two sons: Kenny Williams and wife Debbie of St. James, and Melvin Williams and wife Linda of St. James.; one brother: Lloyd Riley and wife Doris of St. James and one sister: Flora Mae Otis of Rolla, Mo. Velma is also survived by 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. Velma had a host of nieces and nephews plus many lifetime friends.
Preceding Velma Williams in death is her husband: William W. (Bill) Williams, her parents: James Lloyd and Ethel Riley, one brother: Cecil E. Riley and one sister: Loretta Riley Scott and one brother-in-law: Raymond Otis.
