Velma Lee (Gilbreath) Adams, of Winchell, passed peacefully Wednesday morning, February 22, 2023. A vsitiation for Velma will be held from 4:00 – 6:00PM on Sunday, February 26, at Heartland Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM on Monday February 27, in the Heartland Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Winchell Cemetery. Velma was born July 7, 1924, in Milburn. She attended school in Elm Grove and graduated from Rochelle High School in 1941.
Velma married John Wesley Adams from Winchell on February 20, 1943. They were married for over 70 years until his passing on December 17, 2013. Together, they farmed and ranched in southern Brown County for over 20 years. In 1965, they bought Midway Store, a family Farm & Ranch business. Together, they formed a perfect partnership and were very successful. They sold the business to their children in 1980 and retired after building a new home on the highest point of their ranch along the Colorado River. They continued ranching and raising cattle and sheep until Wesley’s death in 2013. Velma carried on with the cattle ranch until her passing.
Velma was best known for her “world famous” banana pudding and her love for cooking. She always had a big smile and was a pleasure to all that were lucky enough to have known her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Andy and Lovie Gilbreath, her parents in law, Byron Jack and Inez Adams, her husband of over 70 years, John Wesley Adams, her siblings, Jack Gilbreath, Oleta “Pete” Pillows, Viola “Punch” Mothershed, and Marie Johnson.
Velma is survived by her four sons, Wayne and wife Jennifer of Winchell, Kenneth and wife Vickie of Brookesmith, Howard and wife Yvette Cano of Harlingen, Texas, Steve and wife T’Anna also of Winchell.
Grandchildren: Amy Murrell and husband Adam, Mark Hamilton, Jody Adams and wife Stormy, Brooke Pierce and husband Josh, Michelle Adams, Sarah Donalson and husband Robert, Kassidy Truelove and husband Josh, Peyton Briscoe and wife Cortney, Dustin McClure and wife Shayla, Trevor, Aaron and wife Alexis, and Austin McClure.
Great Grandchildren: Alexandra McGary, Ben and Jack Hamilton, Finley Mae Adams, Kylie and Audrey Mann, Blakely Pierce, Wesley Truelove, Lexus Ross, Dakota Vogel, Jarren Briscoe, Oakley, Beckett, Spencer and Audrey McClure and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, Velma requested that donations be made to the Winchell Volunteer Fire Department at PO Box 714, Brookesmith, Texas 76827
The family would like to express our gratitude to the entire staff at Brownwood Nursing and Rehab for the love and care given to Velma while she was there.
Online condolences, memories and tributes can be made to the family at www.heartlandfuneralhome.net.
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