Velma L. Pollard
Velma L. Pollard, age 91, of Carmi, passed away Friday, July 29, 2011, at New Harmonie Health Care in New Harmony, IN. She was born June 12, 1920, in New Haven, IL, the daughter of Fred and Martha Lena (Bates) Pyle.
Velma was an avid gardener, and loved flowers. She worked at Stein's Flowers, and the Green Thumb of Wabash Development. Velma was a member of Cherry Street Baptist Church.
She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Cindy and Terry Trout of Carmi, Robilee Pollard of Carmi, and Judith and Gary Hughes of Norris City; two grandchildren and a granddaughter-in-law, Erin Lea O'Daniel of Evansville, IN, and Matthew and Beth Trout, of McKinney, TX; and two great-grandchildren, Zachary and Jacob Trout; a niece and her husband, Rita and Tom Coleman of Carrollton, TX; a nephew and his wife, Ronnie and Denise Pyle of Shawnee, OK.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Robert; and a nephew, Randy Pyle.
A graveside memorial service will be held Thursday, August 25, 2011, at 10:00 am, at White County Memorial Gardens in Carmi. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Senior Citizen's Center. Arrangements have been provided by Stendeback Family Funeral Home/Kittinger-Fair in Carmi. Condolences may be left on-line by visiting www.kittinger-fairfuneralhome.com.
From keith finch
E mail address dlf.home@frontier.com
Condolence message dear cinthia & terry, heartfelt condolences for the loss of your mother to you and your family. i am sure that all of your wonderful times together will give you more comfort than anything that i could say. may peace fill your hearts. keith
From Jane Hays Scott
E mail address wjs@gibsoncounty.net
Condolence message To Judy, Robilee, and Cindy,
I was saddened to read of your mother's passing. I have so many fond memories of times spent at your home. Your mother had a way of making everyone feel welcome there. She was a most kind and gracious lady.
Please know my thoughts are with you as you celebrate your mother's life. My prayer is that cherished memories will bring you comfort in the days ahead. With my deepest condolences, Jane
From Mary Curtis
E mail address marycurtislpn@yahoo.com
Condolence message I truely Hate to hear of Velmas passing! I took care of her while she was at Phoenix she was a pistole kept us on our toes! My heart and sympathy goes out to her family.
