Velva Jane Warren

Velva Jane Warren passed on October 16, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on August 11, 1942, Velva Jane was a resident of Orange Park, Florida. She was born in Weston, West Virginia to the late Ellen (Bean) and James “Jim” Cool.

Throughout her life, Velva Jane carried herself with steady grace—meeting each season with resilience and quiet bravery, guided by a faithful heart and a thoughtful way of caring for others. She was known for her kindness and generosity, offering compassion with patience and an honest, steady presence that brought comfort to those around her. Even in life’s ordinary moments, her sense of humor had a way of easing burdens and drawing people together.

Velva Jane enjoyed hobbies that reflected both her adventurous spirit and her love of time well spent with family and friends, including golf, poker, bowling, and cherished back porch time with family.

Velva Jane was preceded in death by her brother, Joe Cool.

Velva Jane is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 27 years, Richard Warren; daughters, Jennifer Hughes (Don) and Jessica Gauthier (Todd); bonus daughters, Heather Newby (Larry) and Melissa Warren (Josh Kelling); grandchildren, Tyler Hewitt (Megan), Rebecca Hewitt, Max Hughes (Michelle), Audrey Ballinger (Zack), Angela Osborn (Enrique), Matthew Osborn, Alex Pierce, Tyler Brunson (Paige), and Eleanor Kelling; and great-grandchildren, Gabe Hewitt, Jaxon Hewitt, Mason Barclay, Lorelei Barclay, Genevieve Barclay, Oxley Barclay, Jeffrey Hughes, Finnick Ballinger, Foster Ballinger, Tonatiuh Bello-Osborn, Saylor Brunson, and Parker Brunson.

She is also survived by her siblings, Jean Simone (Joseph), James Cool (Francis), John Cool (Roberta), Jeffrey Cool, and Jay Cool (Wendy), as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

A private Celebration of Life will be held.