Velma C. Adams

Velma Carolyn Adams, 92, El Dorado Springs, went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2010. She was born to Ebenezer and Bertha Sallee on March 28, 1918.

In 1936, Velma was united in marriage to her one true love, Jesse Everett Adams. To this union two daughters were born, Phyllis Jean (Adams) Wilson and Connie (Adams) Alexander.

As many would agree, Velma was a very independent lady, always keeping herself busy. After retiring from CCMH in 1984, she spent her time making quilts and doing sewing for numerous people for many years, up until the time of her passing.

Velma was preceded in death by her parents, Ebenezer and Bertha Sallee; her husband, Jesse Everett Adams; four brothers - Paul, Everett, Marvin and Lester Sallee; one sister, Leona Sallee; and one granddaughter, Karen Sue (Wilson) Floyd.

Velma is survived by her loving children, Phyllis Jean Wilson, and husband, J.D. and Connie Alexander, and husband, Junior. She was the cherished grandmother to five - Tammy Mitts, Larry Alexander, Jerry Alexander, John Wilson and Sherri Jo Broughton, and husband, Kevan. She was also the treasured great-grandmother to nine - Josh Wilson, and wife, Mary, Amanda Poore, and husband, Tyler, Christopher Alexander, Jessica Wilson, Adam Wilson, Christian Alexander, Sarah Floyd, Douglas Broughton and Gwendolyn Broughton; and great-great-grandmother to five and three-quarters - Alyssa, Brayden and Clayton Wilson, Teyler, Emma and Babygirl Poore who is expected in June.

Services were held in the Bland-Hackleman Chapel on Saturday, May 1, with Rev. Brent Bland officiating and Tiffany McGuirk providing music. Interment followed in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home of El Dorado Springs.

Pallbearers were - Jerry Alexander, Chris Alexander, Larry Alexander, Kevan Broughton, Johnny Wilson and Dan Mutch. Honorary pallbearers were - J.D. Wilson, Jr. Alexander, Jack Lady, Mike Bush, Mitch Bush, Gary Sallee, Carl Sallee and Jimmy Sallee.

Donations be made to the American Heart Association.