Velma E. Frey
Velma E. Frey, 76, Milford, passed away at 1:34 a.m., Monday, July 17, 2017, at her residence. She had fought cancer for five years.
She was born Nov. 11, 1940 to Joseph and Ruby (Hochstetler) Stutzman. On Feb. 14, 1965 she married John Henry Frey. She was a homemaker. Velma was a member of the Pleasant Grove Mennonite Church. She enjoyed flowers and gardening, and also loved birds.
She is survived by her husband, John Henry Frey; children, Owen Frey, Milford, Eugene Frey, New Paris, Rhonda (Delton) Weaver, Nappanee, Brenda Frey, Milford; grandchildren, Jolene Fowler, Kevin Weaver, Derek (Lonita) Weaver, Jared Weaver, Nadine Weaver; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Verda (Ward) Burkholder, Bremen; and brothers, Delbert (Frances) Stutzman, Wakarusa, Lamar (Rhonda) Stutzman, Nappanee, Owen (Janet) Stutzman, North Carolina.
Family and friends may call from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 18; 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, July 19 at Pleasant Grove Mennonite Church, Goshen. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 20, also at the church. Bishop Randall Riegsecker and the home ministry will officiate. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to Pleasant Grove Mennonite Church.
Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.