Velma Lorene Snead Sherrill

Velma Lorene Snead Sherrill, age 80, of Statesville passed away September 19, 2020 at Gordon Hospice House.

She was born August 9, 1940 in Iredell County, North Carolina the daughter of the late Willie Talmadge Snead and Gracie Christy Snead. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Price Sherrill; daughter, Sarah Jane Snead Armstrong; brothers, James Snead and R.B. Snead; sisters, Virginia Snead and Barbara Snead; and a grandchild, Steven Clyde Anderson.

Velma loved the Lord and was a lady of deep faith and attended Front Street Baptist Church. She loved to collect dolls and had a large collection and she also enjoyed embroidery.

Left to cherish her memory are her son, Kenneth Lee Snead and wife Wanda; grandchildren, Robert Anderson and William Anderson; sisters, Ruth Warren and Brenda Adams; and numerous other loving family and friends.

A graveside service will be held 11 am Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Oakwood Cemetery in Statesville, NC.

Please share memories and condolences with the family at www.nicholsonfunerals.com. Cemetery Details





Oakwood Cemetery







114 Oakwood Rd

Statesville, NC 28677



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Oakwood Cemetery

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Statesville, NC 28677



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