Velma Kendrick Harrison of Tuscaloosa went home to be with the Lord Jan. 26, 2011, at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Skyland Blvd. Baptist Church with Pastor Jimmy Garner and Pastor La Don Brackin officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Gardens with Memory Chapel Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, V. Victor Harrison, Jr.; her son, V. Victor Harrison III; and her sister, Verna Kendrick O'Mary (Braxton).
Survivors include her son, Gary Lynn Harrison (Kathy); a special niece, Sylvia Laycock (Bruce) and their sons; a special nephew, Charlie O'Mary; and her brother, Junius Kendrick (Leila) and their wonderful family.
Mother was a lovely and refined lady who was loved by all she touched. She taught for many years at Coaling Elementary, Alberta Jr. High and Arcadia Elementary. She loved life and travel. She loved her friends and Sunday School class members from Trinity Methodist Church. She and Victor enjoyed many adventures with the Airstream Travel Club of Alabama.
Honorary pallbearers are employees of North River Retirement Village, LaRocca Nursing Home, Hospice of West Alabama, her many kind and devoted sitters, Trinity Methodist senior class, and Airstream Club members .
Velma's family would prefer you remember her with a donation to Hospice of West Alabama or the Gideons rather than flowers.
Condolences may be offered at www.memorychapelfuneralhome.com.
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