Veda M. Holeyfield

Veda is survived by her children, Yavonne Sue Buford (Hershel), Elmyere Diane Smith, Ernest Wayne Holeyfield (Cheryl) and Charles Junior Holeyfield (Eunok); brother, Joseph Dale Helms (Audrey); sister, Mary Ann Gelven (Kenneth); her grandchildren, David Buford (Teresa), Shawn Buford (Linda), Eric Holeyfield (Serenity), Monica Montero (Alex), Laura Stevens; step-grandchildren, David Smith (Rene), Michael Smith, Danielle Dowden (Randy) and several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wayne Holeyfield; parents, Arthur Clarence and Grace Elmyre Helms; sisters, Alfreda Pearl Routh, Louise Jane Anderson; brothers, David Lee Helms, Albert David Helms, Arthur James Helms; grandson, William Richard Bracken; two sons-in-law, William Bracken Sr. and Lee Smith.

Veda worked as a nurse at Schumpert Hospital and Bossier Medical Center, primarily in NICU taking care of babies. She served in many capacities as a pastor’s wife and especially enjoyed working with children. She planted a huge garden every year, sharing her vegetables with family and friends. Her front yard was covered with a variety of beautiful flowerbeds.

Visitation will be held Monday, July 25, 2022 from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Central Assembly of God Church (700 Hwy. 80, Haughton, Louisiana). The services will follow at 11:00 am with Rev. Jeff Gravis presiding and Rev. Ken Richmond and Rev. Jeremy Smith assisting. Interment will be held at Hill Crest Memorial Park.

Serving as pallbearers will be Rick Adams, Lee Balentine, David Gray, Bill Grumble, Chad Rhodes and Eugene Watson.