Velma May (Charles) Anderson Obituary

ANDERSON, Velma May (Charles)

Velma May Charles was born February 11, 1909 to Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Charles in Logan County, Kansas. After the accidental death of her father and at the age of 7 months, she, with her widowed mother, brother, and sister, moved to Graham County where she made her home until her death.

Velma Anderson departed this life July 31, 1976, in the Hill City Hospital, after an extended illness, at the age of 67 years, 5 months, and 20 days.

Velma attended Graham County schools, graduating from the Hill City High School in 1927 after which she taught one year.

On March 3, 1928, Velma was united in marriage to Everett Anderson in Norton. To this union four children were born: Carrol of Scott City, Darrel of Pratt, Rolleen of Lander, Wyoming; and Janine of Penokee.

Velma was a radiant Christian witness to all who knew her. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior and was baptized at an early age, dedicating her life to Him and serving Him faithfully throughout her life.

She leaves to mourn her passing her loving husband, Everett; two sons, Carrol and his wife Betty of Scott City; and Darrel and his wife Donna of Pratt; two daughters, Rolleen and her husband Roy Quiett of Lander, Wyoming; and Jeanine and her husband Ralph Ray of Penokee; one brother, Vernon Charles and his wife Dora of Hill City; one sister Myrtle Boucher of Hill City; thirteen grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of relatives and friends.

Velma was preceded in death by her father, Rolla Charles, and her mother, Pearl Charles.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the Morland United Methodist Church with the Reverends James W. Graves, Mary Schoen and Delbert Honn officiating. Interment was in the Hill City Cemetery, and the Spencer Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Music was furnished by Mrs. James Taber and Robert Rath with Mrs. Gary Sanger at the organ.

Casketbearers were: Max Edwards, Steve Edwards, Mike Allen, Dean & Don Anderson, and Calvin Ray. Honorary bearers were Kevin Ray, and Carl Quiett.