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“Thank you so much for your prayers, kind words and thoughts, support and love during this sorrowful time. We are so moved by how many people loved...Read More »
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1 of 19 | Posted by: Jack, Jackie, Leslie and Family
“Peggy and I will never forget the kindness and suppport that Velma gave to our Daughter, Christy during our years in Fort Wayne! Velma showed the...Read More »
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2 of 19 | Posted by: Sid West - Los Lunas, NM
“Velma was like my second mom me and leslie were best friends for years. she was a beautful person. she will be missed by all that loved her. rest in...Read More »
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3 of 19 | Posted by: rena bratton
“I worked@wright moore. 1986-1989, while I was employed, I loved Mrs. Wright,skind demeanor, and her husband was wonderful to all us. What seemed to...Read More »
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4 of 19 | Posted by: Bobbi Jo Monnot-Baxter - Ossian, IN
“I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU
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5 of 19 | Posted by: HARLOW MOORE - STANFORD, KY
“I just wanted to let you know we are praying for your family. Velma was a shining example of how you should treat someone. She was always so...Read More »
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6 of 19 | Posted by: Judy Carlton - Lawrenceburg, KY
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Jackie,
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. God Bless you!
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7 of 19 | Posted by: Michele (Armstrong) Bailey - IN
“Sam,
So sad to hear of the passing of your grand-mother. Praying for you and your family as God brings you all through . Praising God for all the...Read More »
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8 of 19 | Posted by: Barbara Arnick - Garland, TX
“My Dear Aunt Velma, you will be so missed! I loved our long talks. You were so special to us all and you have and will always be there for me. You...Read More »
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9 of 19 | Posted by: Sherri Gleeson - Muncie,, IN
“Jack, Jackie and Leslie I am so sorry for your loss. May God help you through these days ahead. We always thought so much of Velma.
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10 of 19 | Posted by: Sharon DeCoursey - Cumming, GA
“You all are in our thoughts and prayers. I remember the days the girls and us played when you all come to Ky for visits....good ole day and sweet...Read More »
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11 of 19 | Posted by: Newt,Ruby Marlow,Bernadine League and family - KY
“Jackie and Leslie
Thank you for you confidence in McComb and Sons funeral home and the wonderful staff. We are here to serve you, so please never...Read More »
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12 of 19 | Posted by: Mike Murphy - IN
“Mommy and Harlow loved you dearly, before her passing, she always talked about your phone calls and how much she adored you, then after Mommy passed...Read More »
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13 of 19 | Posted by: Jimmy and Tannols Sears - IN
“I LOVED YOU MY SWEET VELMA YOU WILL BE MISSED
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14 of 19 | Posted by: PAMELA SEARS - STANFORD, KY
“Jack, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Velma. My heart is broken. Velma & you were so good to Momie before she passed away. She was so sweet...Read More »
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15 of 19 | Posted by: Melody Sears Cadenas - Bay City, TX
“Jackie & family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your loss. GOD Bless
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16 of 19 | Posted by: David Ray - Athens, TX
“Aunt Velma will be sadly missed by all. She always had funny stories to tell! My kids were lucky enough to spend some summer weeks with Uncle Jack...Read More »
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17 of 19 | Posted by: Marla Wright Beach - New Castle, IN
“I was always so excited to see my aunt Velma at family gatherings. She was kind and funny, the life of the party. She was a beautiful person....Read More »
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18 of 19 | Posted by: Miranda Wright-Chamberlin - IN
“My deepest sympathy to the family. She was a wonderful person who always made you feel welcome in her home. She was very warm and caring person . She...Read More »
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19 of 19 | Posted by: pauline albertson - auburn, IN
Velma Jean Wright (Moore), 73, of Fort Wayne Indiana went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 9, 2011.She was born on May 19, 1938 at the family farm in Lincoln County, KY. to Herbert Elwood and Lucy Bell Moore (Campbell) who preceded her in death. She is survived by 5 siblings, Elizabeth Joann (Jerry Smith) of Hustonville, KY, Lowell Thomas (Betty), Harlow Wayne, both of McKinney KY, and Harold Dean (Thelma)Stanford KY; she was preceded in death by a brother, William Alonzo; sister-in-law, Jane Sears Moore; and great-grandchild, Henry Doerfler. Velma graduated from McKinney High School and moved to Cincinnati Ohio to work as a long distance operator in 1956 where she met her future husband, Jackie D. Wright of New Castle, IN. They were married on March 22, 1957 in Cincinnati. Velma currently resided in Fort Wayne, Indiana and is also survived by her children, Jackie Lynn (Layne Christlieb), and Leslie Karen (Richard Miller); grandchildren, Samantha Nicole (Carl Doerfler) of Chicago, Nickolas D. Sharin (Tiffany) of Fort Wayne, Amanda Jean (Shawn Baney), Corporal Luke G. Sharin USMC (Latrisha) of North Carolina, Joseph D. Miller (Lindsay) of Cygnet, OH Jacob T. Sharin (Whitney) of Fort Wayne, step-grandchildren, Shawn Sharin (Emily) of Fort Wayne, Shane Christlieb and Alyssa Christlieb (Churubusco). Velma was blessed with 11 great-grandchildren; and 4 step-great-grandchildren. Velma had 13 nephews and 7 nieces. Velma enjoyed being surrounded by her family. She was known as Granny, Big Gran, and GG to all her grandchildren and most of their friends. She possessed a loving heart and kind soul to all she met. She was a strong woman who suffered from Rheumatoid Arthritis for over 45 years. Through it all, she instilled strength, honesty, and love for God in her family. She will be greatly missed by all who ever knew her. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Waynedale Baptist Church, 633 Lower Huntington Road with viewing one hour prior. Calling also from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, at D.O. McComb and Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave.
Burial at Prairie Grove Cemetery on Old Trail Rd. Preferred memorials to Childhood Apraxia or March of Dimes. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.
