Velma Hoggard

Velma Dean Hoggard, 98, of Rose Bud, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 3rd. She was born on August 29, 1923 in Russellville, Arkansas to parents John and Fanny Fisher. Velma married the love of her life, E. J. “Buster” Hoggard on October 26, 1947.

Velma was a hardworking and dedicated employee. During her life she worked as a welder in the ship yards in San Francisco during WWII, worked for Timex and as a Houseparent for the Arkansas School for the Deaf. She retired as a Hostess for K.F.C. at the age of 81.

She was a member of the Rose Bud First Baptist Church and was active with her Sunday school. Velma loved to read, crochet and work in her flower garden. Most of all, she loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and cherished each one of them.

Velma is preceded in death by her parents, husband and her son, Ronald Frank Hoggard along with her siblings, William Fisher, Leonis Branch, Lillian Scott and Mabel Runnels. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Mary Jo (John) Mariner; son, Michael E. (Debra) Hoggard; grandchildren Jon Carter Mariner and Christopher Neumann Mariner along with great grandchildren Carter Mariner, Maddox Mariner, Harley Jo (Chandler) Nance, Heather Marie Mariner; step-great grandchildren Cloie (Hunter) Junkersfeld, Mattie (Austin)Herring and Harley Sentell.

Funeral Service for Velma will be held on Thursday, September 9th at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Bethel Freewill Baptist Church, 5288 AR-36, Rose Bud. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. On Line Guest Register at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

In lieu of flowers please make a contribution in Velma’s memory to the Food Pantry or to your local church.