Rachel Lorrene Velie Richards's obituary , Passed away on October 8, 2025 in West Melbourne, Florida

Rachel Lorrene Velie Richards

November 11, 1953 - October 8, 2025 (71 years old)

West Melbourne, Florida

Rachel Lorrene Velie Richards's obituary , Passed away on October 8, 2025 in West Melbourne, Florida

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home

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Rachel Lorrene Velie Richards

November 11, 1953 - October 8, 2025 (71 years old)

West Melbourne, Florida

Rachel Lorrene Velie Richards Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rachel Lorrene Velie Richards of West Melbourne, Florida, who passed away on October 8, 2025, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rachel Lorrene Velie Richards to pay them a last tribute.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Rachel's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Oscar Velie and Freda Velie. She is survived by: her husband Paul Richards; and her siblings, Sharon Belsheim (Steve), Thomas Velie (Lisa) and Oscar "Van" Velie.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM at the Brownlie & Maxwell Chapel (1010 Palmetto Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901). A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, October 26th 2025 at 2:30 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home



Sat

Oct 25

Visitation

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Brownlie & Maxwell Chapel
1010 Palmetto Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901

Sun

Oct 26

Celebration of life

2:30 PM

Brownlie & Maxwell Chapel
1010 Palmetto Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901

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