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Velma Wright Obituary
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WRIGHT, Velma G. age 78 of Dayton passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012 in her residence. She was born in Ringo Mills, Kentucky on September 6, 1933 the daughter of Herman William & Catherine Bernice (Harris) Jimison. She was a member of the Miami Shores Baptist Church, Dayton. She is survived by her husband Mervil Wright, children Barbara (Gary) Griffith, Kathy (Jerry) Key, Sherry Crosley-Breno, Howard F. (Debbie) Suiters Jr., and David (Mary) Wright, 14 grandchildren Heather, Craig, Leah, Ryan, Travis, Kali, Kevin, Kira, Abby, Brittany, Miranda, Alexis, Forrest, and David Jr., 15 great grandchildren, 7 brothers and sisters Kenneth Jimison, Aileen Wamsley, Arnold Jimison, Jane Schreffler, Danny Jimison, Oleta Porter and Sam Jimison, and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and 6 brothers and sisters Edward Jimison, Dean Jimison, Robert Jimison, Jo Puckett, Jeff Jimison, and Larry Jimison. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm in the BLESSING FUNERAL HOME, 11900 N. Dixie Dr. Tipp City. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1:00 pm in the funeral home with Pastor Doug Surber officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.blessingfh.com.
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leah griffith-frazee
February 13, 2012
Grandma,Granny Granny....We will miss you and think of you often...We love you and always will....Rest in peace and may you dance with the angels.
Cindi Hupke
February 11, 2012
Sorry for your loss. I pray that in time you will find peace and your hearts will mend. I hope that special memories will be of comfort to you.
Heather Davis
February 11, 2012
In Memory of Velma G. Wright, my beloved Grandma.
Heather Davis
February 11, 2012
Grandma was one of the strongest, bravest, and most beautiful women I knew. She has raised her daughters and granddaughters to follow her lead, and for that I am forever grateful. Her legacy will live on. I will miss her dearly each and every day!
jessie moore-shock
February 10, 2012
Mervil, and family, we're praying for you all. So sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort and peace in the Lord.
Love,
Jessie (Moore) Shock
Heather & Quentin Scott
February 9, 2012
To all of the family, our prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time. We love you!
“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid."
John 14:27
Susan and Bobby Cole
February 8, 2012
Barb and family, our deepest sympathy for your loss. Rejoice in the life you shared, hold your memories tight and know she suffers no more. You are a bright light Barb, the darkest of rooms is filled with light when you walk in, keep the light shining, seek God's grace.
Blessed are those who morn for they shall be comforted. MATT 5:4 Love Bobby and Susan
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