Vel was a talented,happy presence in the
Oratorio Singers,and she'll be missed.
My prayers are with the family.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

I am so sorry to hear of Vel's passing. She was a real asset to our BSF group last year.

Our deepest sympathy to Carl, Harold, Ida, and families.  Just received word today of Velma's passing from here to heaven.  Many great memories of our school, church, and travel days before either of us found our mates.  And it was great to reconnect at South High reunions.  Will keep you in our prayers.
Al and Karon (VanEede) Buning

I am so sorry to hear of Velma's passing and offer my condolences to your family.  I attended South High School with Velma and we had many good times together.

May your soul rest in peace Ms Vel. I will miss seeing you at OSC. My thoughts and prayers to the family.

My wife and daughter  and I had the privilege of knowing Vel for 7 years. We moved to Charlotte from California and Vel was so kind and welcoming to us. So upbeat and positive. She will be dearly missed in the Casper family.

Carl, Velma will be missed by so many people, but no one will miss her as much as you.  I hope that the many happy memories of the life you had together will be a great comfort to you in the days ahead.  You will be in my thoughts and prayers.  Sue Saltvick

I am sorry to hear about Velma's passing. She was a friend to me, as well as a negotiator for OCPS for the employees in OESPA.

Anyone who had the privilege of workimg with Velma honors her memory and her work.  I mourn her death, but I shall always remember and appreciate her competency and her contributions to the school system.  What a remarkable lady she was.

Linton Deck

Carl.  I have such fond memories of you and Velma.  Very sorry to hear of Velma's passing.  She was one of the smartest, most wonderful colleagues I knew and we all learned so much from her.  Take good care!  Joey Wise

I am shocked and saddened to hear of Velma's passing. She helped me so much when I began working in Employee Relations.  Carl, my prayers are with you and the entire family.

My prayers are with Carl and family.  Velma and I often sparred over union issues at OCPS but were always friends.  So sad to hear of her passing.

Dear Carl - we are SO Very Sorry to hear of Vel's death.  When I ran into the two of you just a few weeks ago she seemed so full of life and hope - it's hard to believe we won't hear that cheerful voice again...  Mike and I will be holding you close to our hearts in the days and weeks to come.
Heather Myers
Remember Romans 5

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.  May your memories bring you comfort.

Velma was liked and respected at OCPS.  She set a good example for all of us.  I'm so sorry for your loss.

Dear Carl and family,
It was my honor and pleasure to work with Vel at OCPS.  She taught me so much.  And I am so glad that we stayed friends after she retired.  I will miss her so much, she was such a wonderful lady.  My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  My love to you all.

Carl,

We are in such shock over your devastating loss. Val made an immediate impression on us both. And will remember her kind and gentle nature. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through these difficult days ahead.

To Carl and family,
Dick and I were devastated to hear the news of Vel's passing this past weekend.
She is loved by so many people and I feel it was a priviledge to be considered one of her close friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dick and Dottie Stowe

It was a joy and a privilege to know and work with Vel. I and the others on the Board of Metropolitan Music Ministries will miss her very much. Deepest sympathy to all the family - we will remember you in our prayers.

Dear Carl and family,Harold and Ida,

Please accept our sympathy.  We hope the love of family, the support of friends and wonderful memories will help you through this difficult time.  

Sarah Klute Oosterheert and family.

From a poem by Callimachus: 
"They told me, Heraclitus; they told me you were dead.
They brought me bitter news to hear, and bitter tears to
    shed.
I wept when I remembered how often you and I
Had tired the sun with talking, and sent him down the
     sky."
How I will miss my dear friend Velma. I know she has gone to God's right hand.

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Velma Turner

4 November, 1942 – 2 September, 2012

McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park

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