of West Memphis, AR
July 29, 1932 - October 4, 2017
Velda Espinoza, 85, of West Memphis, Arkansas, passed away on October 4, 2017.
She was born on July 29, 1932, in Huffman, Arkansas, to Joe D and Ethel Bledsoe.
Velda was married May 14, 1949 to Joe Espinoza, Jr. in Hernando, Mississippi. They then moved to West Memphis where they raised their family.
She was a member of First Assembly of God Church in West Memphis, Arkansas. She devoted her life to studying and teaching God's Word. She found great joy working in Women's Ministries. She felt being a family care-giver was a ministry given to her which she willingly embraced.
Velda leaves behind two sons, David Espinoza (Mary) of Munford, Tennessee and Tim Espinoza of West Memphis, Arkansas; two daughters, Sharon Nobles (Robert) of Proctor, Arkansas and Amy Cupples (Bryon) of West Memphis, Arkansas; nine grandchildren, Meredith Nobles, Jeannie Crader, Ashley Shirley, Andrea Espinoza, Shannon Hoffert, Alyssa Turbeville, Madison Cupples, Jacob Cupples, and Mallory Cupples ; 10 Great-Grandchildren, JD Lane, Nick Lane, Logan Crader, Presley Crader, Cason Crader, Ayden Shirley, Isabelle Shirley, Elizabeth Hoffert, Avery Hoffert, Hudson Hoffert ; one nephew, Bruce Bledsoe (Janet).
She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe D and Ethel Bledsoe; her husband, Joe Espinoza, Jr.; two sisters, Adele Methaney and Goldie Evans; three brothers, Homer Bledsoe, R L Bledsoe and Jim Bledsoe; one granddaughter Carman Lane.
Visitation will be at 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. on Monday, October 9, 2017, at First Assembly of God Church in West Memphis, Arkansas. The service will follow at 11: 00 A.M. Interment will take place at 2:00 P.M. in Elmwood Cemetery located in Blytheville, Arkansas.
Donations may be made to West Memphis First Assembly of God Missions Program, The Gideons International or the charity of donor's choice.
So sorry to read about Velda's passing.
My mom, Vi (Violet Espinoza) Azvedo [83yrs old], also passed 11 mos ago (Sept. 2017, almost 2weeks before Velda).
Buried her in same Cementary as Billy Joe and Aaron.
Praying for you all as the year anniversary of Velda passing approaches;she was a Great Lady. Vi & I were thrilled to have attended Velda & Joe's 50 wedding Anniversary.
Very comforting to me that Velda & Vi are sing & worshipping our Lord Jesus, in their new Homes and still on Assignments in Heavenly Places.
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" ( 3) Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, (4 ) who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
I'm so sorry to hear of Velda’s passing. Loosing a loved one is never easy. I lost my dad in 2010, and my mom in 2012. After my losses, reading Revelation 21:3,4 gave me real comfort. It says: And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. I hope reading these verses also give you comfort during this difficult time. GW
Sid and I are so sorry to hear about Velda. She was such a wonderful Christian Lady. My mother loved her dearly. They shared many hours talking about the Lord. She will be missed.
May God comfort your family in this most difficult time.
Love and Prayers to all,
Sid and Gail Legge
Velda was a special lady and I loved her dearly. I always enjoyed my visits with her when I was in West Memphis. I will miss her sweet spirit and her prayers. I am so sorry I cannot attend her memorial service. My prayers are with you all.
We are very sorry to hear about Mrs Espinoza. She was a sweet christian lady. We pray God's peace and comfort for the family.