Eliza Henderson

Friday, December 2, 2022

Aunt Velva was so much fun! I loved her wit and smile. My earliest childhood memory of her was in the late 60's when her family visited ours in Denver. At the time I remember her singing, "Everything is beautiful in its own way" and she had a lovely voice.

Jenny Adair

Sunday, November 20, 2022

I am remiss in adding my name for remembering wonderful Velva. I lived in Batesville for 10 years and spent many wonderful days and evenings making memories. She was special.
She made us laugh. She was just Velva. She will be missed.
My deepest sympathy...

Jenny Adair

Pam Tatum

Saturday, October 29, 2022

Praying for each of you during this time. May God surround you with peace and love.

Larry and janice Bridges

Friday, October 28, 2022

She was a wonderful person.She was a good neighbor and good friend so glad we got to know her.there is know one like velva.

Marie lane

Monday, October 24, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all.

Glenda Bowers

Sunday, October 23, 2022

Velva, my neighbor, my sweet friend. I loved the skits we did at church together. I loved our shopping trips. I loved our phone conversations, our arguments, our making up. Many times you have prayed with me and for my family. You were a true friend and I miss you so. May God give your family peace and comfort.

Marsha Lewis

Saturday, October 22, 2022

Kim, so sorry about the loss of your mother. She was a sweetie.

Donna McClendon Willis

Saturday, October 22, 2022

What a love.. I feel blessed to of known her..
The Angels are smiling right now just realizing who they have
To the family bless you all I know the loss will leave such a void
Thoughts , strength and prayers with you all!
((((Hugs))))

Christie Chapman

Friday, October 21, 2022

Kim, I was so sorry to hear of Velva’s passing. She was such a beautiful person, had such a lovely voice and was always so fun to be around. I know you will miss her deeply.

Sharon smith

Friday, October 21, 2022

Love and will miss her.

Linda Ring

Friday, October 21, 2022

Liz & Family,
Your are in our thoughts and prayers.

Your Friends at Stubbs Home Center

Katy Smythe

Friday, October 21, 2022

Dearest Kim and Family, Our Huddleston and Smythe families go back to 1964 at ElDorado Arkansas. Kim, you and Christie were 2 years old. Then in 1965 Jim was transferred to Batesville, and our lives came back together. I am so thankful for having Velva in our lives these many years. She was so good to call and check on me when Jim passed away. Now they are together, And she will be singing Sweet Little Jesus Boy there. Our Love and Prayers for Peace,Comfort and Strength. Katy, Christie and Troy

Donna Malone

Friday, October 21, 2022

Prayers for peace and comfort.

Karen Clary

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Kim and Mark, I’m sure your mom and mine are reunited and creating a stir already in heaven!! I will always be thankful for Velva and how she was one of my mom’s first friends in Batesville. They had many crazy adventures together!! Love y’all and are praying for comfort.

Diane and Jay Jeffrey

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Kim and family,
Prayers for peace and comfort during this time of great sadness. Velva was strong woman who’s life touched so many. I think she was always one step ahead of you Kim and it was so much fun to hear of her escapades. Her passing leaves such a big void here but just imagine what’s happening in Heaven right now!

Nana Whittington

Thursday, October 20, 2022

I have fond memories of your mom Kim. So sorry for your loss. May you have many warm memories of your sweet mom. God bless you. Love, Nana

Anne McCauley Coker

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Velva, I was so blessed to get to know you many years ago and to call you my friend ! You were so talented , special , warm , loving and funny! I thank God for you and look forward to seeing you again. Prayers for your family.

Phillip O’’Daniel

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Mark and Kim,
I’m sorry for your loss. I have a lot of good memories of your Mom.

Linda Wood

Thursday, October 20, 2022

I Rembrandt living with you for awhile you have the best heart ❤️ of anyone I know you always had kind words to say I could always count on you I really knew you loved me I will miss you so much but I know you went to live Jesus he has another angle I love you I am praying for your family

Ray Ferreira

Thursday, October 20, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Such a sweet lady. My best memory of "Aunt Velva" is her making Steve and I Deer Chili. It was delicious, and she was always so nice. She will be missed.

Raye Rogers

Thursday, October 20, 2022

I’ve loved Velva from the time that I met her. She was a loyal friend. She was so loved by so many people and when she and I were partners in Bridge we could outplay everyone else. I am keeping her family in my prayers. She will certainly be missed.

Raye Rogers and Joyce Sims

Dana Moody Manuel

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Gayle Stobaugh

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Velva, I loved accompanying you on your solos. When I moved to Little Rock you stayed all night many times and we entertained the whole dining room at Woodland Heights. When we went out to eat we entertained every one at those long tables. I love you and your family so much. Save me a place at your table in heaven.

Melanie Morris McAnally

Thursday, October 20, 2022

My heart reaches out to this family. She was one of the great ones and will be missed tremendously!. Praying for peace and comfort for her loved ones.

Cindy & Dwight Wallace

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Kim, Sending prayers and warm hugs to your family. Velva lit up the room as soon as she walked in. The Batesville community is going to miss her so much. Love to all.

Beth Winberry

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Velva was an amazing and vibrant woman. She will be missed terribly by many. I’ve known her as long as I can remember and She was always kind, beautiful, talented and loving. I am so sorry for your loss and I pray for peace and comfort to your family.

Nancy Griffin

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Velva was a force to be reckoned with. She was vivacious, beautiful, Intelligent, giving and loving and a loyal friend. We will all miss her greatly and are so honored to have gotten to know her. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and all who knew and loved her.

Kay Southerland

Thursday, October 20, 2022

I cannot imagine our crazy times without you. You loved to be the center of attention, and we loved giving it to you! Bathrobe to the Melba, PJ’s to parties! It all fit you. A little joy is gone from our lives. You will be in my heart forever! Keep the party going until we all get there!!

Susan Shaddox

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Velva made a room come to life! She loved deeply, lived each day with passion, and used her life to set a shining example to anyone lucky enough to know her. She always made me feel loved.

Velva adored her family including her pups. She was a surrogate Mom to anyone in need. Salute' to a live well lived!

Jacqui and Scott McSpadden

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Kim and Lauren, we are so sorry for your loss. You both and the family will be in our prayers for the coming weeks and months. Keep your memories alive because they help.

Tami Ramey

Thursday, October 20, 2022

This sweet lady will be missed by everyone that was lucky enough to know her. Velva was truly a lady full of life and loved life and enjoyed every minute of it! My prayers and thoughts will be with all of her family that that she adored. Love you all.

Holly Wilkerson

Thursday, October 20, 2022

I’m so sorry for your loss.
She was such a dear friend and good to everyone she met. She will be dearly missed.
Praying for your comfort during this difficult time.
Love you

Jan Burrow Qualls

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Fly to the angels sweet lady. Kim you and your family are in my thoughts & prayers

Tanya Yeager

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Kim and LEW… many many memories with grandmother, there was never an adventure she wasn’t always ready to take, from us spending hours in her room solving the worlds troubles, to her trying to heal us with her little electricity contraption…. She provided me with some body aching laughs over the years, and I will always hold onto those tightly… thank you both for sharing her with me….. much love to y’all…. I will love and miss her for forever.

Michele Wood

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Prayers for all the family. I will miss seeing Velva and hearing her say my name in her sweet voice. She was such a sweet and special lady, 🙏❤️

Shirlene O'Daniel

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Mark and Kim so very sorry for your loss.

Bethany Wallace

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Praying for you all as you grieve losing such a wonderful woman.

Andy Cheney

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Such a sweet and lovely lady. R.I.P. and may God bless you AUNT VELVA.

Ashley Cook

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

How could one be around Velva and not leave with a smile? She had the biggest heart and was always so quick to offer the kindest words. She loved her family and it is so obvious how loved she was by all.

Thinking of you and covering you in prayer.

Martha McGinnis Healey

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Velva was wonderful, one of a kind. She will be greatly missed by many.

Linda F. THOMPSON

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

I miss her already R I P dear friend .We will celebrate our birthdays in heaven

Helen Musgrave

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

I will miss her. She was my friend. I loved her.

Betty Burge Cockrill

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

I am so sorry to hear about Velva. My thoughts and prayers are with each of your families. I pray that our Lord will give you peace and comfort.

Dick Bernard

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Velva, you left before I could hear your beautiful Christmas rendition of Sweet Baby Jesus one more time. Don't you dare rest in Peace my dear, keep things moving along until I can hear you sing again.
Thanks for being you...
Dick

Gail Davis

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

My dear friends, I am so very sorry that Velva had to leave us. She was such a unique individual - loved by all. Batesville will miss her and her uniqueness. Much love to you

Nelson Barnett

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

We’ll all miss Velva! She was a delight.