1936
Velma
2017
Velma Sowell Gay
August 2, 1936 — November 18, 2017
Velma, originally from Jenkins County, married the love of her life James Gay, had three children while living in Perkins, GA and eventually moved to Waynesboro.She was a past member of Magnolia Baptist Church in Perkins, Rosemont Baptist Church in Waynesboro, and for the last 47 years was in fellowship at Burkehaven Chapel in Waynesboro where she served as a children's leader, leader in the women's ministries, a hostess and prayer warrior.Velma was known as a caregiver who should have been a nurse, an excellent homemaker and organizer, a homestyle cook that had friends always asking for her recipes, a lady with a sense of humor and one who never met a stranger. She loved teaching children, sewing and altering clothes, and large family gatherings. Along with James, they raised their children to love the Lord, respect their elders, to be honest hard workers, and to believe in family values.Velma was always bold in sharing her faith and serving her God, but her family was her pride and joy starting with her husband.She loved her 9 grandchildren and was proud she was able to attend each one's wedding.Her love grew even more as she became a great grandmother to four boys and five girls. As part of the ministry of her church, she served as the Administrative Assistant and Kindergarten Phonics Tutor at Burkehaven Christian School, taught Backyard Bible Clubs and served as a counselor at Camp Good News in Valdosta, GA. If there ever was a true example of a Proverbs 31:10-31 wife and mother and a Titus 2:3-5 woman, it was her.
Velma is survived by her husband of 64 years James Gay, son and family Tony and Sherrell Gay, Michelle, Chris and Harrison White, Jeremy, April and Sadie Gay, Tracy, Shane and Roy Ide; daughter and family Kathy and Garry Morgan, Candi and Jason McCorkle, Josh, Jessie, Wylie, and Evie Morgan; son and family Steve and Karen Gay, Catie, Chris, Haddie, and Hannah Wilson, Megan, Dusty, Emma, and Jacob Wammack, Rosie and Dwight Ashe, and Amelia Gay. Also, brother and sister in law Travis and Sandra Sowell, sister and brother in law Vera Nell and Buford McGraw, and brother Raymond Sowell along with many nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives.
If you desire to honor Velma's life with a memorial, please consider a donation to the Burkehaven Chapel Missionary Fund-% Kathy Morgan 846 Corley Road Blythe GA 30805.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 11 AM prior to the Celebration of Life service at 12 Noon at DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home, 220 East Sixth Street Waynesboro GA 30830.Interment will be private.
You may sign the guest book at www.deloachfuneralhomes.com.
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Visitation
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
11:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home &Â Cremation Service
Celebration of Life
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home &Â Cremation Service
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