Velma Estrathers

VELMA ESTRATHERS
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OMAR, W.Va. — Velma June “V” Estrathers, 48, of Omar, went to be with her Lord and Saviour
Jesus Christ Friday, October 9, 2009, at home.

Born September 2, 1961, in Gassaway, she was a daughter of the late Roland and Verna Pringle. Also
preceding her in death was one brother, Denny Alan Pringle.

Raised in Clay County, Velma was a graduate of Clay County High School class of 1979, a correctional
officer at the Southwestern Regional Jail for 10 years, and attended the Christian Fellowship Church
at Cow Creek.

Survivors include her husband of 27 years, Robert Estrathers; two sons, Robert Scott Estrathers and
Aaron Randall Estrathers, both at home; one daughter, Amanda (Scott) Willis of Crooked Creek; two
brothers, Kenneth (Dana) Pringle of Ivydale and John Pringle of Craigsville; two sisters, Alice
(Carl) Robinette of Hamlet, N.C., and Valerie (Alivn) Holcomb of Ivydale; one grandchild, Gabriella
Nicole Willis of Crooked Creek; two god-children, Jala Raine Wanda Hughes of West Logan and Cameron
Izayan Whisman of Logan; 19 nieces and nephews and 25 great-nieces and nephews.

The family would like to give a special thanks to her sister-in-law, Linda Dingess, and her friends,
Jenny Dotson and Kim Lamb.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, at the Christian Fellowship Church with Pastor
C.D. Wolford officiating. Burial will follow in Blevins Family Cemetery at West Fork of Harts.

Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today at the church.

Pallbearers will be Corey Hooker, Steve Kovach, Bobby Dingess, Randall Estrathers, Manuel Estrathers
Jr., Aaron Estrathers and Scott Estrathers.

Collins Funeral Home of Switzer is in charge of the arrangements.














Velma was one of the best people in the world. She was like a mother to all of us. She had three
beautiful kids, Amanda, Scott & Aaron. She is married to Robert Estrathers of many years. She was a
wonderful grandmother also. Velma was a very hard worker and loved life. She had a wonderful family
who loved her more than anything in this world.