Velda Burke

Velda Lorene Burke “Smoky”, age 82 of Pasadena, Texas, passed away Friday, July 10, 2015. She was born February 18, 1933 in Liberty County to parents Sallie Mae Feazell and Reeder Rice who preceded her in death along with her daughter, Sherry Burke; and step-father, A.W. Feazell. Velda loved old black and white western films and movies from the 1930’s. Her uncle nicknamed her “Hollywood” because she loved cinema. She also loved her grandchildren and her furry babies. Survivors include her daughter, Rhonda Calhoun; grandchildren, Angela Murphy, Michelle Calhoun, and Rachel Derkowski; great-grandchildren, Jillian Calhoun and Olivia Derkowski, numerous other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held 12:00 noon, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 with services staring at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at Pace Stancil Chapel, Cleveland, Texas. Interment will follow at Ryan Cemetery, Cleveland, Texas. PACE-STANCIL FUNERAL HOME 303 E. CROCKETT CLEVELAND, TEXAS 281-592-2641