Velma was born December 9th, 1940 in Homestead, Fl to the late Glenn and Geraldine Marett. She enjoyed going on casino trips, cooking, her weekly hair appointments, spending time with her family and most of all being a mother and grandmother.
Velma is survived by her children Delores (Richard) Pagliaro, Denise (Jose) Cardona and Lucille (David) Love, 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, siblings Margaret (Thomas) Messersmith, Nancy Shupe and many nieces and nephews. Velma is preceded in death by her lifelong love James Barnett, daughter Diane Childs, brothers Butch Marett, Donnie Marett, Harold Marett and sister Betty Marett.
Private interment will be held August 27,2021 at MeadowLawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions/donations may be made to the Polycystic Kidney Foundation in memory of Velma.