Velma Greenawalt Hughes

A faithful Sister, a loyal and loving Wife, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Child of God. Velma was born at home in her mother's bedroom on October 21, 1926 to Colonel Clyde and Ruth Greenawalt of Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. She is one of six children - 5 girls and 1 boy. Velma Graduated from Lemoyne High School, class of 1944. She enjoyed many life-long friends from her High School days who, after retirement, gathered together monthly for lunch at local restaurants. Growing up during World War II, Velma participated in the war effort with her work at Selective Service. She also enjoyed roller skating at the roller rink. It was there that she met a most handsome man -Frank J. Hughes, Jr. They were married on April 25, 1948 and this year, 2021, celebrated their 73rd Wedding Anniversary. Life was centered around the church. From childhood, Velma was a faithful member at First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, in Lemoyne. As a servant of the Lord, she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, was on the church’s board as Treasury Secretary and Bookkeeper, was frequently responsible for Communion Service and sang in the choir every Sunday starting as a teenager. When the church wanted to honor Velma for her lifelong service, they could not find a plaque that went that high - some 60 plus years. Velma provided a wonderful example of Christian life and her love of the Lord was imparted to each of her daughters who are grateful to be followers of Christ today. Velma loved to sing and you could always hear her singing and humming hymns as she went about her daily activities. She wanted to sing hymns even as she lay in the emergency room, having the heart attack that eventually placed her in our Father’s arms. Velma is survived by her husband, Frank J. Hughes, Jr.; their 3 daughters Gwendolyn (Hughes) Pelsis, Tamah (Hughes) Roby and Jennifer (Hughes) Miller; 6 Grandchildren – Jonathan Pelsis, Kristin Sheppard, Eric Brink, Adam Brink, Keegan Miller and Emma Miller; 3 Great-Grandchildren – Henry Pelsis, Olivia and Jackson Sheppard; 2 sisters and 1 brother – Jean Trout, Brenda Smiley and Jeryl Greenawalt. In addition, 12 nieces and nephews. She went to be with the Lord on Sunday evening, August 15, 2021, surrounded by her family. Recording of service: https://youtu.be/VlRn5tUVYww

Velma Greenawalt Hughes

October 21, 1926 - August 15, 2021