What is your first memory of Velma? Share a favorite memory you have of Velma. Tell us about a special moment you shared with Velma. Describe a time when Velma made you laugh or smile. What is something you will always remember about Velma? Talk about a shared experience you had with Velma. What is something you did together that you enjoyed? Describe a place or activity that reminds you of Velma. Tell us about a personal story or anecdote involving Velma. What is something you learned from Velma?

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

Velma Constance "Connie" Bouknight

Obituary

Guest Book

Velma Bouknight Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 18, 2010.

Velma C. Bouknight Velma Constance "Connie" Bouknight, 88, of Wytheville died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 18, at 3 p.m. at the Bethel A.M.E. Church with the Revs. Samuel Patterson and Leonard Davis officiating. Inurnment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. She was born Aug. 24, 1922, in Salem and was a resident of Wytheville for 42 years coming from Brooklyn, N.Y. She was the dietary manager for Asbury Center at Birdmont in Wytheville for 17 years. She was a long-standing and dedicated member of Bethel A.M.E. Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Bouknight; and a son, Ron Bouknight. Survivors include a daughter, Nannette Bouknight of Newport News; two grandchildren, Jenna and Latrice; and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends Saturday, Sept. 18, from 2 to 3 p.m. (service time) at the church. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sign Velma Bouknight's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

Recent Activity

September 23, 2010

Someone posted to the memorial.

September 18, 2010

Bro. Arthur L. & Rev. Evelyn M. Johnson posted to the memorial.

September 18, 2010

Bro. Arthur L. & Reverend Evelyn M. Johnson posted to the memorial.

3 Entries

September 23, 2010

Nannette,we(Bland County Nursing & Rehab) will sadly miss your mother @ our facility,I was fortunate to work close with her and also your father as a nurse; while they lived @ the facility; may God keep you in his hand as you go through this sad time,love and prayers from us all- With deepest sympathy...Angel Russell-Davis

How you can show support

Donate in Memory

Make a donation in memory of your loved one.

Add photos

Share their life with photo memories.

Plant trees

Honor them by planting trees in their memory.

Follow this page

Get email updates whenever changes are made.

Send flowers

Consider sending flowers.

Share this page

Invite other friends and family to visit the page.

Bro. Arthur L. & Rev. Evelyn M. Johnson

September 18, 2010

Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted."

Dear granddaughter,

Art and I offer our deepest sympathy in the loss of your gma Connie. She lived a wonderful life. We are happy to have had her as part of our family.
Know that she is resting now and is in heaven with your gpa. and uncle.
You are in our prayers. We love you very much.

Bro. Arthur L. & Reverend Evelyn M. Johnson

September 18, 2010

Psalm 116:15

Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.

Dear Nanette,

Butch and I offer our deepest condolences in the loss of your beloved mom Connie. We praise God for her sweet spirit. A lovely refined woman she was. We thank God for her. Know that you are in our prayers. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Bless you.
Love,

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results