Velva Burkett Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Velva Burkett (Decatur, Illinois), who passed away on February 25, 2023. 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 Velva Burkett to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jesse James and Vera Eldora Patterson (Dodd); her husband Melvin Henry Burkett; her son Thomas Burkett; and her daughter-in-law Nancy Burkett.
She is survived by: her children, Donna Burkett-Tipton (Bob), Linda Tempel and Ardy Burkett; her daughter-in-law Janet Burkett; her grandchildren, Lenn Dorene Thomas (Brad), Denise Smith, Dana Coventry (Kevin), Tim Burkett (Stacy), Jennifer Burkett, Nicole LaGuardia (James), Darla Donaldson, Robin Hott, Troy Donaldson, Kimberly Neaz (Mohammad), Crystal Tempel, Tina Brown (Shane), Heather Burkett, Diana Tippitt, Brian Keith Burkett and Michael Tempel; and her great grandchild Wilson Smith.
