Obituary - Velma Carlette (Ferguson) Worley

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Velma Carlette Ferguson Worley

Velma Carlette Ferguson Worley, age 75, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2007, at her home. She was born August 8, 1931, in Washington County, Virginia, daughter of the late Ellis Dewey "Pop" Ferguson and Nora Belle Ferguson. She was married to Edward "Pat" Worley, who died on February 1, 2003.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Jessica Wampler; her sister, Beryl Peoples; and her brothers, Dean Ferguson and Irby Ferguson.

Carlette was a devoted wife and caring mother, and she was known by her grandchildren as "the world's best Granny". She expressed her care and concern for others through letters and cards that she faithfully sent to those she loved.

Carlette's husband Pat was the former owner of Abingdon Grading & Paving. They had many friends in the Abingdon area. In their later years, they enjoyed the winters at their second home in Okeechobee, FL. This was a special time in their life where they spent a very relaxed and enjoyable time with a great group of friends who became like family.

Carlette was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Bristol, VA.

She is survived by her daughters, Brenda W. Wampler and husband Randy Wampler of Abingdon, and Loretta Vance and husband Landon "Tip" Vance of Cleveland, VA; her grandchildren: Lisa Minton of Kingsland, GA; Christi Caywood of Spartanburg, SC; Philip "P.J." Vance of Cleveland, VA; and Erica Crider of Abingdon; her great-grandchildren: Alyssa Minton of Kingsland, GA; Kendall Minton of Kingsland, GA; Dalton Gilbert of Cleveland, VA; and Cody McClure of Spartanburg, SC; her sisters: Vada Scyphers of Bristol, TN, and Edith Garrett of Abingdon; and her brother, Virgil Ferguson of Abingdon; several nieces and nephews, including a special nephew Wayne Ferguson and wife Glenna and great-niece Caity, who claimed Carlette as her "Granny".

The family would like to offer special thanks to Susan Powers and Christine Huddler, who have been such a blessing to Mom and the family.

Funeral services for Carlette Worley will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2007, at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, with Dr. Austin Cook officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 prior to the service at the funeral home.

Committal services and burial will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2007, at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be P.J. Vance, Ray Worley, Paul Worley, Lynnwood Garrett, Wayne Ferguson, Bill Lewis, and Dean Price. Those attending the graveside are invited to meet at the cemetery Sunday by 1:50 p.m.