of Memphis, TN
February 28, 1921 - September 30, 2015
Velma Rose Lantrip Lake, 94 of Memphis, Tennessee formally of Rondo, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015. She was born February 28, 1921 to Leslie Lantrip and Ida Ruyon
Velma leaves her daughter, JoAnn Lake-Winter (Henry); sons, Milburn ''Joe'' Joseph Lake Jr. (Hazel), James ''Jimmy'' David Lake (Teresa), Jeffrey Lake (Georgie); 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Velma was preceded in death by her husband Milburn J. Lake and son John Edward.
Velma served her country in World War II as a Navy Wave. She was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. and a member of The Memphis Belle's. She retired from the Lee County School District after 16 Years. She was also on the Lee County Rice and Cotton Council.
Services will be held Sunday October 4, 2015 at 2:00p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Saturday evening October 3, 2015 from 6-8:00p.m. at the funeral home.
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13 Condolence(s)
Robin Lantrip
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
I cherish the way Aunt Velma reached her caring arms far and wide to embrace her family. Her cards and letters warmed my heart. With my love and my sorrow,
Robin
Bobbie Jean Lindsey
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
To Mrs. Lake's family, I want to let you know that the Lindsey family has been and will continue to pray for you all. Mrs. Lake was a very beautiful and loving person and we have special memories of her, along with all of you. Where have the years gone? If you need any of us, we will be there for you! Lots of love, Jeanie, Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey and all the rest of us!
Evelyn Whitted Griffin
Monday, October 12, 2015
JoAnn, I am so very sorry for your loss. Your Mother was always a part of our lives at Barton. I know you and your brothers will miss her for she was a great lady.
Ann Von Kanel Stafford
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Joann, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a really special lady and she will be missed. Your family is in my prayers. Ann
Pam may cooper
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Jeffery, Georgie, and Jessie
I'm so sorry to hear about Mrs. Lake she was a very sweet lady. I really enjoyed her at the cook outs and dinners we had together. Praying for each of you. She was a very loved woman.
Gail May cagle
Friday, October 2, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Gary & Karen Inman
Friday, October 2, 2015
Jeffrey, Gary and I are so sorry to hear about your mother. We are thinking of you and your family during this sad time.
Jann Cothran Jordan
Friday, October 2, 2015
Joann I am so sorry for your loss! You and the family are in my prayers! Jann
LOREN AND BETTYE HARRINGTON
Thursday, October 1, 2015
YOU WAS A BLESSED AND LOVLY LADY, WHAT A BLESSING TO LIVE 93 YRS A HEALTHY LIFE . LOREN AND I WAS BLESSED TO KNOW YOU ..LOVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, CONNECTED TO OUR FAMILY . LOVE LOREN AND BETTYE HARRINGTON
Paf Spath Mathews
Thursday, October 1, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a beautiful lady! Your family is in our prayers.
Marlin & Nancy Reeves
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Love and prayers for you all . Sweet Ms. Velma will be greatly missed ,but I know you all take much comfort in knowing she is doing great up in heaven. For there are no tears in heaven and no pain.She is more than likely trying to find the stove to cook up a good meal !We love you all and are praying for Gods comforting hand upon all.
Annette Hamilton
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Jeffrey I am so sorry to hear about your mama. I pray that your memories will bring your peace in the days and years to come.
Patricia Fortune
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Autumn and Bryan ,we are so sorry for the lost of your granny. Mrs Lake was a sweet lady.