Velma M. Price's Obituary
Velma Mattie Price, 89, passed away on February 28, 2020. Velma grew up in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where she attended school. Her very first job, at age 16, was the local movie theater, and also the drive in selling, popcorn, snacks, and Pepsi. Until the day she passed, a Pepsi was her beverage of choice.
Velma went on to work a variety of jobs and retiring from Amoco after 35 years. Afterwards, she was employed by Hallmark Greeting Cards, where she retired again after another 12 years of service.
In 1962 Velma met Charley, at a dance, here in Tulsa, at the Famous Cain’s Ballroom. They soon made Tulsa their home. Over the years, Velma and Charley took many vacations by car. Traveling on vacations to many states, and Canada too, mom was an avid person to see the country’s scenery. As she especially loved gardens, flowers, and visiting National Parks. Charley enjoyed the same traveling, along with photography, they made the perfect travel companions. Back at home, they often recreated the garden colors they enjoyed from every state. They also enjoyed the sceneries of Canada as they visited as often as possible.
Velma also enjoyed raising Pomeranian dogs, over the past 20+ years, she gave a great and loving life to all of them: Clyde, Barney, Jackie, Lexi, and now Peachy.
Velma is preceded in death by her husband Charlie David Price, father Gale Lester Werts, mother Dolly May Greenway (Werts), sister Thelma May Werts, brother (Junior) Leroy Werts, brother George Lester Werts, daughter Velma Rose Waldroop, son Rusty Hughes, and infant baby girl Barbara Ruth Hughes. She is survived by sister Ruth Ann Herman, sister Barbara Jean Jones, and son Clifton Douglas Price.
Services have been set for Thursday March 5, 2020 at 1:00pm at Floral Haven Memorial Garden's Garden of Veteran's Field of Honor.
There will also be a visitation on Wednesday March 4, 2020 starting at 4:00pm and going until 7:00pm.
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