Obituaries

Velma Ouida Howdeshell

Velma Ouida Howdeshell of Bentonville passed away on January 2, 2017. She was born on January 22, 1918 in Tuskahoma, Okla. to the late Arch and Linnie Mae Phillips. Velma was a nurse for over 20 years, including 10 years working in emergency room nursing. After retirement, she traveled extensively throughout the world. Survivors include children, Wayne Howdeshell and wife Sandra of Wichita, Kan., Elaine Welch and husband Martin of Bentonville; grandchildren, Kembra, Tamara, Cynthia, Justin, Jennifer, Maryanne, Laurissa; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 42 years, Lee Howdeshell; infant son, Duane; and siblings, Lavern, Thelma, Wauzell, Arch Jr., and Milton. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4 at Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Bentonville. Velma will be buried in her hometown of Tuskahoma.

Published January 3, 2017

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