Velma Ray Arnold Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Velma Ray Arnold in Columbus, Ohio, born in Gary, Texas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 5, 2024 at the age of 77. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Velma Ray Arnold to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Jackson and Vivian Jackson; her stepmother Susie Jackson; and her stepsiblings, Jewel McCarthy, Melva Cata and Lorine Gibson.
She is survived by: her sister Jean Webster (East); her children-in-law, Marlon (Kira), Choyce, Keneshia Choyce, Teneshia (Malachi), Gray and Michelle Glamarco; her siblings, Marie Dade, Dorothy Greer, Kaite Marie (Ulysses), Johnson, Mae Gladys (Jeffery), Brooks, Billie Jean (Charles), Linda Jackson Miller, Rosie Jackson Smith and Genous Jackson, Sr.; her stepsiblings, Debbie (Eric), Taylor, Evelyn (Johnny), Williams, Maxine McCarthy, Helen Witt (Dan) of Oklahoma, Patricia Starling and Jobie McCarthy; and her close friend Clayton Stubblefield (Joan Flakes Wilson). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and friends.
Viewing was held on Friday, October 11th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Craig Funeral Home (2001 S Green St, Longview, TX 75602). A funeral service was held on Saturday, October 12th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Friendship Baptist Church (315 Gum Springs Rd, Longview, TX 75602).
