Velma Tanner

Mrs. Velma Lee Price Tanner was born on July 5, 1930 in Dumas, Arkansas to the late Minnie Ross and LeRoy Price, raised by Mr. Willie Ross, Sr. as his own.

She confessed Christ as her Savior at an early age and united with the Free Gift M. B. Church in Dumas, Arkansas.

She was united in marriage to the late Othur Tanner, Jr.

Velma loved cooking and she had a special love for children.

Velma departed this life on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Delta Memorial Hospital in Dumas, Arkansas surrounded by her beloved family.

Velma leaves to cherish her memory: 2 sons, Bennie Duckworth (Shirley) of Fairfield, CA, Derral Tanner (Debra) of Dumas, AR; 7 daughters, Ora Dean Duckworth of Victorville, CA, Ruby J. Martin of Loma Linda, CA, Minnie Tanner, Clementine Tanner of Dumas, AR, 1 granddaughter, Tunisia "Shay Shay" Vasquez of Loma Linda, CA, whom she raised as her own, 2 step-daughters, whom she help raise, Linda Hall (Gerry) of Fort Smith, AR, Elizabeth "Pouchie" Alexander of Grand Prairie, TX, 23 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren, 1 Great-great-great grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Preceding her in death; her parents, Leroy Price, Willie Ross, Sr. and Minnie Ross, one sister, Clementine Price, two brothers, Willie Ross, Jr., Augusta Ware, one granddaughter, Petrina Renee Macklin.

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