Velma Doris Sturdevant Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Velma Doris Sturdevant of Lockesburg, Arkansas, born in Windyville, Missouri, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 22, 2024 at the age of 95. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Velma Doris Sturdevant to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Velma Doris had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Velma Doris may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her husband Arlen Edson Sturdevant of De Queen; her parents, Owen Rice and Essie Rice of Windyville; her siblings, Dorothy June Rapp of Fresco and Lowell Owen Rice of Windyville; her children, Gerald Lynn Sturdevant of Texarkana and Linda Faye Sturdevant of Texarkana; and her granddaughter-in-law Rachel Brittany Sturdevant of Texarkana, Arkansas..
She is survived by: her daughters, Dianna (Gary Howell) and Tammy Morris of Lockesburg; and her daughter-in-law Carolyn Sturdevant of Texarkana. She is also survived by 12 grand-children, 20 great-grand-children, 5 great-great-grand-children and 10 step-grand-children.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 25th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Chandler Funeral Home (1015 W Collin Raye Dr, De Queen, AR 71832). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 26th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel (1015 W Collin Raye Dr, De Queen, AR 71832).
