She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleo D. Anderson and her brothers Doyle and Grover Allred.
Velda is survived by her daughter Barbara (Anderson) Newton and her sister Sue (Allred) Savage, grandchildren Helen (Newton) Turgeon, Kenneth Turgeon, Larry Newton and Susan (Beckman) Newton. Her great grandchildren are Matthew Newton, Dan Marcucci, Adam Newton, Gina Marcucci, Elizabeth Turgeon, John Newton and Eric Turgeon.
Velda was a member of the A.C. Garrett Eastern Star Chapter and served as Worthy Matron; she also held positions in Texas Grand Chapter. Later in her life Velda joined the Dallas Women's Forum. She became President of the Forum and during her term was given the honor of Woman of the Year.
Velda was also very active in Wilshire Baptist Church. For many years, she was director of the Senior Sunday School Department. She was also a volunteer at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
Following the service, there will be a private graveside service at Restland Memorial Park.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleo D. Anderson and her brothers Doyle and Grover Allred.
Velda is survived by her daughter Barbara (Anderson) Newton and her sister Sue (Allred) Savage, grandchildren Helen (Newton) Turgeon, Kenneth Turgeon, Larry Newton and Susan (Beckman) Newton. Her great grandchildren are Matthew Newton, Dan Marcucci, Adam Newton, Gina Marcucci, Elizabeth Turgeon, John Newton and Eric Turgeon.
Velda was a member of the A.C. Garrett Eastern Star Chapter and served as Worthy Matron; she also held positions in Texas Grand Chapter. Later in her life Velda joined the Dallas Women's Forum. She became President of the Forum and during her term was given the honor of Woman of the Year.
Velda was also very active in Wilshire Baptist Church. For many years, she was director of the Senior Sunday School Department. She was also a volunteer at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
Following the service, there will be a private graveside service at Restland Memorial Park.
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