Velma "Nanny" Givens
1920 - 2015
Velma "Nanny" Givens
1920 - 2015
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BORN
1920
DIED
2015
Velma Givens Obituary
She loved rummage sales, cooking (always from scratch!), and redecorating her home. She was very caring and compassionate and loved being with her family. She worked at Bernardin during WWII after it had been retooled to aid in the war effort. Nanny loved to feed the "hobos" that jumped off the trains back in the 40's and would invite them in to her home for a big meal. She was a devout Christian that never said an unkind word about anyone.
Nanny was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Harold B. Givens; and son, William Givens; she was the last of her family.
She is survived by her daughters, Renee Givens and Shirley (Terry) Poag; son, Jack Givens; grandchildren, Jamie (Nick) Sallee, Kristina (Kent) Simms, Brent (Laura) Poag, Leslie (Jason) Spindler, William Givens, Jack Givens, Jr., and Gregory Givens; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at Alexander East Chapel, officiated by Pastor David Whitmore, with entombment in Park Lawn Cemetery. Friends may visit Monday from 2:00 to 7:00 PM and Tuesday from 9:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank Dr. Inzerello and the nurses at Deaconess Hospice for their compassion and loving care.
Memorial contributions may be made to Deaconess Hospice. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderEastChapel.com.
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May 5, 2015
sorry for your loss, may you keep her always in your memories. God bless each and everyone of you
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Jamie Sallee
May 3, 2015
The Broken Chain
by Unknown
We little knew that morning that
God was going to call your name
In life we loved you dearly,
in death we do the same
It broke our hearts to lose you,
the day God called you home
You left us peaceful memories,
your love is still our guide
and though we cannot see you,
you are always at our side
Our Family chain is broke,
and nothing seems the same
but as God calls us one by one,
the Chain will link again
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