Velma Walker

Velma Walker

July 21, 1932 - July 17, 2019

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Velma Lynn Walker, 87, of Avon, IN passed away on July 17, 2019. Velma was born in Indianapolis, IN on June 21, 1932, to Charles Ollis Lynn and Jennie Patterson Still, both of whom preceded her in death. Velma was also preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 38 years, Leland Glenn Walker as well as their son, Leland Walker Jr.

More than anything, Velma loved to spend quality time with her family. She also enjoyed gardening, bingo, reading, and was an avid genealogist. Her career spanned over 35 years as an administrative assistant for Eli Lilly and Company. She was formerly active with Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Eastern Star. Velma was an accomplished pianist and in the past served as the choir director and accompanist for her church. She took lessons at the Jordan College of Music (now part of Butler University) from a cousin of Hoagy Carmichael.

Velma is survived by loving daughters, Loretta Douglas of Chelsea, MI, Vicki (Dexter) Hall of Plainfield, IN and Terry (Daniel) Engel of Avon, IN; grandchildren, James Douglas, Bradley Douglas, Timothy Douglas, Christy Devening, Jennifer Hall, Brian Hall, Jeremy Begines, Benjamin Begines, Laura Dyer, Daniel Engel IV, John Engel, Philomena Engel, Charles Engel, Jacob Engel, Max Engel; twenty-one great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Wheeler Mission 205 E New York St, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
 

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Loretta K Douglas
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Miss you so much mom. My heart is broken but feel you are in a much better place and in no pain. Praying to be with you again. Love you always.
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Loretta Oakes Spriestersbach
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I am so very sorry to all of you! Loosing your Mom is heartbreaking. My favorite memory of Velma and Lee is when we all first moved in our new homes on Wellington Ave. Everyone was outside doing yardwork, and your Dad scooped her up in a wheel barrow and ran up the street to the vacant lot next to our house, she was yelling all the way! I remember New Years Eves' and singing around the piano with Velma playing. I truly miss those days!
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Janice Early
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I am so sorry to learn of Velma's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I transferred from the Lilly Greenfield plant site to Indianapolis around 1990 or maybe 1991. Velma treated me with so much kindness and made me feel so welcome. I will never forget the many times she was so helpful to me as I learned 'the ropes' of downtown Lilly which was so different from Lilly Greenfield! I cherish the fond memories I have of working with Velma. My heart goes out to the family as you mourn the loss of Velma. With heartfelt sympathy, Janice Early
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Yvonne Ballou
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Yvonne Ballou
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My Favorite Memories of Velma: Is of her and Vicki playing Bingo together at Indy Bingo, I have known both Velma and Vicki for years, And I was always so happy to see them coming threw the doors together ready to play Bingo and one of her other favorite things was to open pull tabs & hopefully win the top prize. She always had that beautiful smile on her face and my favorite mints on her Bingo table. Love You Always and for Ever Velma.

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