Velma Catherine (Billy) Kindig, a Tupelo resident, was born on April 27, 1938, to Solomon and Mary Jane (Lewis) Billy, at Lane, OK. She passed away on June 9, 2022 at Atoka, OK at the age of 84 years, 1 month and 13 days. Velma was a certified nurse's aide. She married Richard Earl Kindig on June 18, 1977 at Red Oak, Iowa. They were 9 days short of spending 45 wonderful years together. Velma was a member of the Tupelo Baptist Church and loved attending church. She was a member of the Choctaw Senior Center and enjoyed going on the Choctaw Senior trips. She loved gardening, watching flowers grow, cooking, and taking pictures. Her favorite times were spent with her family and friends.

SURVIVED BY

Husband: Richard Earl Kindig of the home in Tupelo, OK

Daughter: Sheila Billy of California

Grandson: Griffin Drago of California

Niece: Sharon Postoak of Ada, OK

Patricia Kenyon of Atoka, OK

Along with numerous nieces, nephews and dearly loved friends

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY

Parents: Solomon and Mary Jane (Lewis) Billy

Brother: Jeremiah Billy

Sisters: Melba Smith and Helen Canon

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DATE OF SERVICES: 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 14th, 2022

PLACE OF SERVICES: Brown's Funeral Chapel, Coalgate, Oklahoma

OFFICIATING: Pastor Craig Cochran

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