Velma Jean Whittle

Velma Jean Whittle

Velma Whittle Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 20 to Jan. 22, 2023.
March 24, 1933 - January 20, 2023 St. Marys, KS ? Velma Jean Whittle, 89, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023.

Jean will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 4:30 PM until 6:00 PM on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Piper Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM on Monday, January 23, 2023, at St. Marys United Methodist Church with the interment to follow at Valley View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be left by visiting www.piperfuneralhome.com.

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