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Velma Bland Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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December 11, 2010
Dear Janet, Kim, and Bryon,
Thank you so much for sharing your Mama and Grandma with my family. What a role model she was for us all in how to live life with grace and style. She will be missed by so many.
Love, Yvonne and Cliff
Larry Goodd
December 11, 2010
Janet, I'm truly glad I had a chance to meet your Mother at your party. You're in our prayers. Love you, Big Lar
Sherrill Mulkearns
December 11, 2010
Janet - I was very sorry to read of your mom's passing in this morning's paper. You will miss her forever, but take comfort in your memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
December 10, 2010
Dear Janet,
We send our sympathy and love to you and your family. We grieve with you on the loss of our beloved Velma. We are grateful for her many years of service in our association. Her love of nursing set a fine example for all nurses.
We will miss her greatly at our monthly meetings.
The Grace Hospital Alumnae
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Chrissy Eberly-Lawson
December 10, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Bland's passing. Please accept my deepest condolences. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
T. L. and Glenda
December 10, 2010
Gay,
Your mom was a very special aunt, and we loved her deeply. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. We love you.
Lois Drummond
December 10, 2010
My deepest sympathy to you at this most difficult and sad time.
Craig & Connie Taylor
December 10, 2010
Janet, Our thoughts & prayers are with you now and in the coming days.I still remember how nice your mom was to us when we were all growing up and later when we were invited to their place on Mill Creek as young adults.May you be comforted by all the great memories.
Phyllis, Tom, and Julie Slusher
December 10, 2010
Janet, Kim, and Bryan.....we're thinking of you all and remembering how wonderful Velma was and how much we loved her and love you. Thoughts and Prayers...
Melissa Cline
December 10, 2010
I only met her once but she was a sweet little lady. My thoughts are with your family at this difficult time. May you be comforted by the precious memories you have of your mom and grandma.
December 10, 2010
Dearest Janet and Family, your mother was a precious lady. It has been a few years since we've seen Mrs. Bland but she was an absolute delight to be with. We pray that you are blessed by beautiful memories of an awesome lady.
Larry and Jackie Branche
Scottie Lowry-Martin
December 10, 2010
Janet,
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Lindsay Bond
December 10, 2010
Velma was a wonderful kind hearted person and will be missed dearly! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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