Velma L Guess

Velma L. Guess, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the age of 93. Velma was born on September 23, 1933 in Woodsfield, Ohio to the late Walter & Ruth (Norris) Starr. Also preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years Leslie “Bill” Guess; and grandson Jayme Alford. Velma was a 1951 graduate of Woodsfield High School and Southerton’s Beauty Academy in Athen, Ohio. Velma chose a career of serving others by volunteering her time with the VFW and was a member of Tri-Community VFW 4719 Auxiliary, serving as VFW Auxiliary Department of Ohio (District 11) President from 1988-1989. She worked in retail and customer service at Anthony-Thomas Candy Shoppe and Lair’s Hallmark Center. Velma was an accomplished cook and baker and was known for her German Chocolate Cake and Peanut Butter Fudge. She loved country music, especially Allen Jackson, Charlie Pride, and Patsy Cline. Velma will deeply be missed by her loving children Aleusha (Jay) Gerlach, Denise (John) Halley, Dennis (Michele) Guess, Roger (Barbara) Guess, and Jill (T.J.) Conger; grandchildren Stacey (Don), Aaron (Marnica), Ryan (Heather), Kylee, Nathan (Sarah), Courtney (Stan), J.B., Ashleigh, Arlene (Tamerat), Benjamin, Abby (Lucas), Matthew (Tess), Christopher, and Bethany; and great-grandchildren Ava, Ella, Texaco, Harlee, Bryce, Brynn, Hannah, Natalie, Allison, Oscar, Soliana, Koda, and Aubrey. Family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00pm on Sunday, November 22, 2026 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST, 1740 Zollinger Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221 with Funeral Service immediately following at 3:00pm. Private interment will be held at Dublin Cemetery. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to leave memories and condolences.