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Velva Wilson

October 5, 1930 — March 20, 2020

UPDATE:
Memorial services for Richard and Velva Wilson will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, December 28, 2020, at the First Christian Church in Garnett, Kansas.


Velva LaRee Wilson, age 90 of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020, at Richmond Healthcare and Rehab, Richmond, Kansas.

She was born on October 5, 1930, in Moreland, Kansas, the daughter of Clifford Lee McGuire and Edith Bertha (Prout) McGuire.

Velva married Richard L. Wilson on February 24, 1951, in Hill City, Kansas. This union was blessed with two children, Charles “Corky” and Judy.

Velva enjoyed cooking, sewing, crafts and especially spending time with family and friends. She was happy to put her plans for the day aside and set out on an adventure. She supported her husband in his business ventures and when he decided to become a pastor she was at his side.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; parents; brothers, Duayne and Doyle McGuire; sister, Mable Tilberry; and daughter, Judy (Wilson) Newberry.

Velva is survived by her son, Charles “Corky” Wilson and wife Kay of Greeley, Kansas; three grandchildren, Charles Wilson and wife Megan of Garnett, Kansas, Sherry Uhrich and husband Dan of Loma, Colorado; and Matt Wilson and wife Darla of Catawaba, Ohio; ten great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and two sisters LaVahn McGagn of Cleveland, Oklahoma and LaVeren Gillilan of Haltom, Texas.


Memorial contributions may be made to: First Christian Church in Garnett.

PO Box 126

Garnett, KS 66032
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