Velma Lee Davis
May 30, 2015
Velma Davis, 77, passed away on May 30, 2015, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa. She was born in Trenton, Missouri, on August 11, 1937.
Velma graduated from Trenton High School and attended business school. She married Richard Davis on August 29, 1986. Velma managed the shoe department at Walmart for 16 years and was a bookkeeper at the clinic on 42nd & Ingersoll for 9 years.
During her younger years, she enjoyed singing at the church in Trenton, MO. Velma loved shopping, especially at Younkers, and she enjoyed traveling, going out to eat, and spending time with her dog, Robin.
Velma is survived by her husband, Richard; daughters, Fayette (Steve) Fonte of Corpus Christi, TX and Lora Herweh of Des Moines; step-children, Bruce Davis and Karen; sister, Fay Lathrop of Carlisle, IA; as well as many grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and good friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, 1 NE 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society in loving memory of Velma.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kathy Siverly
06/04/2015
Richard and family, the world has lost a great lady and a good friend. The heavens gained an angle. Who will never be forgotten. Walmart will never be the same. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Kim & Tim Lacey
06/02/2015
Our dear Fay and Lora, please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved mother. I will always have fond memories of Velma, especially her infectious laugh. She is now sitting on the right hand of God, and what a glorious site that must be! We love you both.
Phil & Pat Fonte
06/02/2015
Fay and Lora our deepest sympathy on the loss of you beloved Mother. It was our great pleasure to have met your Mother and remember the beautiful person that she was. She will be sadly missed but we know she is with the Angels in Heaven.Our loving thoughts are with you and the family.
LaBet Everett
06/02/2015
Such a dear dear lady she will be missed so much she had many friends at Walmart and many customers looked for her each time they were in she will be missed a great deal my thoughts and prayers are with the family
Gina Campen
06/02/2015
Lora and Fay, you both know how sorry and sad I am. I pray for strength to get through this. Your Mom, Vel was such a sweet, loving and caring lady. Loved her much, she was quite funny at times. As teens we did put her through a bit, but never the less she was always there for you. May she be blessed in the heavens near her loved ones.
Stephen J Fonte
06/01/2015
Fayette my loving wife my deepest sympathy on the lost of your mother, she will always be remember and never forgotten for the loving and giving person she was. She will be missed by me and she will be in my thoughts and memories of the time we had together. I will indeed cherish those moments in time. I loved her like my own mother and I will never forget how she took me into your family and made me part of her life. God speed Mrs Velma Davis, its not goodbye it's see you later, and you know that is what you always said.
Dana Warrick
06/01/2015
Lora, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers always.