Velda was a loving mom. She was a caring person who loved kids and worked as a paraprofessional for many years.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charlie Beckwith; sisters, Velda's twin, Verla Shoesmith and Mae Aitken; first husband, Lee Hoover.
Velda is survived by her sons, Max, Lloyd and Danny Hoover; step-sons, Charles Beckwith, Jr., and Kenneth (Joan) Beckwith; step-daughters, Phyllis Kingdon, and Penny Davis; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. at Hillside Funeral Home West, 2929 West 13th Street North, Wichita, KS 67203. Her funeral will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., also at Hillside Funeral Home West. Committal will take place immediately following the service at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11800 West US Highway 54, Wichita, KS 67209.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to an organization of your choosing in Velda's memory.
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