Velma Barnes Douglas' Obituary
Velma Ruth Barnes Douglas passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at her home, Taylor House Assisted Living of Albemarle, on Sunday, March 5th, 2023, surrounded by family.
Velma was born on May 11th, 1928, in McDowell County West Virginia to the late James and Gertrude Barnes. She was a loving and devoted daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. Velma enjoyed her church family and had a deep personal relationship with Jesus Christ. She was a woman of great virtue and a friend to many during her life. It was often said of Velma that she was one of the strongest women anyone had ever known, and her life made a lasting impact on others. Throughout her career she was as a nurse’s aide and a homemaker.
Velma was preceded in death by her husband, Roy as well as her 5 children, Linda Acord, Jack Furrow, Jimmy Furrow, Judy Pennington, and Bobby Douglas. She was also proceeded in death by a granddaughter Laurie Furrow Drennen and a great grandson Josh Furr.
Velma is survived by her grandchildren, Jackline Furrow Fields, and husband John of Albemarle, Shellie Furrow Almond and husband Jody of Albemarle and Brian Acord and wife Tonya of Bolt West Virginia. She is also survived by 8 great grandchildren and 19 great-great grandchildren.
The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and deep gratitude to Taylor House Assisted Living of Albemarle for the many years of loving care and support they gave to Velma.
The family would like to extend their gratitude for the work of the Hospice of Albemarle team.
Velma will be laid to rest in Beckley, West Virginia, beside her beloved husband and her children. Her graveside service will be held for immediate family on March 9, 2023 in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens and a celebration of life will be scheduled for family and friends in Albemarle at a later date.
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