Velma Willis, 82, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Research Hospital Kansans City, MO. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 2pm at Vansant-Mills Chapel with visitation 1 hour prior. Internment will follow at Tebo Cemetery Leesville, MO. The family suggest memorial contributions to Tebo Cemetery and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .

Velma Veryl (Byrum) Willis was born April 29, 1938 to Herbert and Velma (Summers) Byrum. Velma married John Willis. She enjoyed playing games and going to the Casinos. Velma was known to be very kind and never met a stranger. She had always hoped to win the lottery to help others. Velma was a very social person and loved to help people.

Velma is preceded in death by her parents, a sister Phyllis Ebeling, a son Ira Jud Paxton, 2 infant sisters, and an infant brother.

Velma is survived by her husband John, daughters, Susan Church, Judy (Ron) Warner, and Cheryl Willis, grandchildren Cher Wilson, Andrea Wilson, Johnna (Jeff) Lauffer, Justin Warner, Allyssa Warner, Janelle Dacy, Scott (Kelly) Drake, Thomas (TJ) Willis, Jenna Adams and Addie Adam, and 14 great-grandchildren.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO.