Velma Z. Conkling

In Loving MemoryVelma Z. Conkling was born on a farm near Barnes, Kansas on December 30, 1909 to Melvern and Lura Blanche (Hutchinson) Williams, the 2nd of ten children and passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at the Warren Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in Friend at the age of 100 years 4 months and 4 days. As a young girl she attended Milford Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1928. She furthered her education by attending York Business College. On November 27, 1948, she was united in marriage to Melvin Conkling in Independence, Missouri and resided their entire married life in Milford. Velma worked for a bank examiner after completing her business education. Later she worked for the elevator and mill, and the Soldiers and Sailors home as a secretary all in Milford. During the period of time the home was being moved to Grand Island, she worked in the dining room. Velma then was employed with Capital Supply and Red Ball Transfer in Lincoln. In later years Velma worked at Continental Bank and continued with them until her retirement in 1971. She loved to sew and enjoyed playing games and working puzzles. She was faithful, fun loving, very giving and had a positive attitude. She also had a great sense of humor and could get along with everyone. She and her husband enjoyed playing Santa and Mrs. Claus for many years and Velma made their "santa suits". She was a member of the Milford Assembly of God for many years and taught Sunday School. Velma is survived by sister, Vida Roll, Friend, brothers and sisters-in-law, Oris Williams, Friend, Calvin and Pat Williams, Visalia, CA, Don and Lois Williams, Milford, Ronald Williams, Henderson, NV, sister-in-law, Helen Conkling, Dorchester, several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Melvin in 1981, sisters, Vada Lamar, Velda Wolfe, brothers, Orville and Melvern Williams. Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Blue Mound Cemetery, Milford. Viewing will be Friday, from 1-8pm at Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Milford with the family greeting relatives and friends from 4-6pm. Memorials have been established and may be directed in care of the family.