Velma Grindstaff Conrad Obituary
The world bids farewell to Velma Grindstaff Conrad (Burnsville, North Carolina), departing on April 6, 2026 at the age of 86. Velma leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Velma Grindstaff Conrad to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Grindstaff and Ellen Grindstaff; and her siblings, Maphra Armstrong, Maxine Duncan, Betty Frye, Philip and James Grindstaff.
She is survived by: her husband Carl; her children, Fred Conrad of St. Louis and Kathryn Conrad (Mark Corneliussen) of Tucson; and her grandchildren, Grace of Tucson, Zac Corneliussen of Tucson and Aleah Canchola (Corneliussen) of Tucson. She is also survived by two great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to My Neighbors, an all-volunteer elderly care network serving Yancey County, North Carolina, which provided support and friendship to Carl and Velma in recent years: https://myneighbors.clubexpress.com.
