Invite friends and family to read the obituary and add memories.
We'll notify you when service details or new memories are added.
You're now following this obituary
We'll email you when there are updates.
Select your format and elements to print
Velma Sue
Gortney
Mar 21, 1932 — Feb 20, 2018
ELKHART – Velma Sue, 85, passed away on February 20, 2018 in Elkhart. Sue was born March 21, 1932 in Beach Grove, TN to the late John and Bertie (Anderson) Green. Sue was wed to her beloved husband, A.J., on May 5, 1950 in Rossville, GA until his passing January 11, 2005. After 27 years, Sue retired from Miles Laboratories. She was also a member of the Word of Life Fellowship on Willard Road in Elkhart since 1965. Sue was a fabulous cook. She was also a talented seamstress. She made clothing for her husband and all four of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren when they were young. Sue was a dedicated mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a friend to all. Her children would describe her as the best mom in the world! Anyone who knew Sue will miss her dearly. Sue is survived by her children, Ronald (Vickie) Gortney, Chris (Pamela) Gortney, Rita Ball, and Doris (Jim) Stewart; brothers, Mitchell and Donnie Green;8 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. In addition to her parents and husband, Sue was preceded in death by her sisters, Betty Elmore and Joyce Byrd; brothers, John, Earl, and Wilmer Lee Green, and one grandchild. Friends may call Thurs, Feb 22nd from 5PM-8PM at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Hwy, Osceola. Funeral service will be held Fri, Feb 23rd at 10AM also at the funeral home. To share a remembrance of Sue or to offer condolences to her family, please visit www.chapelhillmemorial.com.
Thursday
Chapel Hill Funeral Home
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Friday
Chapel Hill Funeral Home
10:00 - 10:30 am
Visits: 2
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors