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In memory of
Ms. Velma Savannah Bogard
November 24, 1929 - August 22, 2024
Nov 24, 1929 - Aug 22, 2024
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Obituary
Velma Savannah Bogard was born November 24, 1929 in Ashland, Mississippi to Pearl Bogard & Willa (Beck) Bogard. Velma was one of two girls and was always a caregiver in the family. From an early age she learned how to cook and clean to assist her younger sibling while her parents were out at work. In her teen years, Velma gave birth to her first child, Willie Mae Bogard, in Ashland Mississippi. Years later she …
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Memories & condolences
I LOVE MY GRANDMOTHER, SHE WAS A SECOND MOM TO ME! REST IN PERFECT PEACE, GRANNY😘
I LOVE MY GRANDMOTHER, SHE WAS A SECOND MOM TO ME! REST IN PERFECT PEACE, GRANNY😘
I LOVE MY GRANDMOTHER, SHE WAS A SECOND MOM TO ME! REST IN PERFE…
Many condolences to the family. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Many condolences to the family. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Many condolences to the family. My prayers and thoughts are with…
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Foster Grandparent Program
Favorites
What were Velma's favorite vacation spots?
Velma enjoyed visiting her hometown of Ashland, Mo to see her family.
Velma enjoyed visiting her hometown of Ashland, Mo to see her family.
Velma enjoyed visiting her hometown of Ashland, Mo to see her family.
What were Velma's favorite ways to spend free time?
Volunteering with the Foster Grandparents program was an experience close to Velma’s…
Volunteering with the Foster Grandparents program was an experience close to Velma’s heart. Sh…
Volunteering with the Foster Grandparents program was an experience close to Velma’s heart. She had a special way with …
What were Velma's favorite tv shows?
She enjoyed watching Joel Olsteen, Judge Mathis and Wheel of Fortune.
She enjoyed watching Joel Olsteen, Judge Mathis and Wheel of Fortune.
She enjoyed watching Joel Olsteen, Judge Mathis and Wheel of Fortune.
What were Velma's favorite books?
Velma was often seen holding her Bible while sitting in the window.
Velma was often seen holding her Bible while sitting in the window.
Velma was often seen holding her Bible while sitting in the window.
Timeline
Born
November 24th, 1929
Retired from Barnes Jewish Hospital
1991
Passed away
August 22nd, 2024
St. Louis, MO
Survived by
Caroline Bogard
Granddaughter
Surron Shelby
Great Grandson
Kanay Coleman
Great Granddaughter
Lavell Bogard
Grandson
Lavell Bogard Jr
Great Grandson
LaDonna Bogard
Granddaughter
Lakeisha Bogard
Great Granddaughter
Lamont Bogard
Great Grandson
Lamar Bogard
Great Grandson
Predeceased by
Herman Bogard
Son
Pearl Bogard
Father
Willa Mae Bogard
Daughter
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Cause of death
Stroke
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Gateway Cremation and Funeral Services
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