Velma L. Goff, 94 of Hurricane, WV passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House following a relatively brief illness.
Born in Auburn, Ritchie County, Velma was the youngest child of the late Arthur Albert and Ora Smith. She was also preceded in death by her older brothers, Ray, of Marietta, OH, and Earl, of Parkersburg. Marrying Willard Goff in 1935, they moved to Sissonville with their young son in 1940. Velma continued to live there until 1999, when she joined her daughter and son-in-law in Hurricane.
A devoted member of Humphrey''s Memorial United Methodist Church and talented homemaker, Velma worked tirelessly in support of her church, her family, and her community.
In addition to her parents and brothers, Velma is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Willard; her son, DeWayne; and, her dear friend, Helen Campbell.
Left to cherish the time they shared with Velma are her daughter, Mary Ann, and son-in-law, Charlie, of Hurricane. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kathryn, Michael, and Linda and daughter-in-law, JoAnn (California); sisters-in-law Willa Mae Brown (Huntington, WV) and Mary Katherine Goff (Auburn, WV); a host of nieces and nephews; and many dear friends. Coming to appreciate the companionship of cats late in life, Velma will also be missed by her furry family, Willie and Emmy Lou.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 14, 2012 at Humphrey''s Memorial United Methodist Church, Sissonville with Pastor George Webb officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Garden of Memories, Pocatalico.
Friends may call from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Thursday at Long and Fisher Funeral Home, Pocatalico. Online condolences may be shared at longfisherfuneralhome.com.
As an alternate to flowers, the family suggests contributions, in Velma''s honor, to the SMPG Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 13096 Sissonville, WV 25360.