Velma M. Owens, age 80 and resident of Talbott, TN, formerly of Monroe, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022 at her son's home.
Born April 3, 1942 in Corryton, TN, Velma was the daughter of the late Warren and Mary (Killion) Collins. On June 2, 1962, she married John A. Owens Jr. in Knoxville, TN. Together they raised three sons. He preceded Velma in death on April 29, 2003.
Velma is survived by her sons, Timothy (Judy) Owens of Lake Orion, MI, Jeffrey (Brenda) Owens of Campton, KY, and Michael (Sandy) Owens of Talbott, TN; a brother, Chester L. Collins of Morristown, TN; three grandchildren, Nathaniel, Meghan and Mikey: and three great-grandchildren, Rebekah, Jonathon and Annabelle.
In addition to her parents and husband, Velma was also preceded in death by an infant son, David W. Owens; brother, Troy Collins and his wife Mary Lee.
Velma was a member of Union Street Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed crafting, family gatherings, cooking and traveling. Most of all she loved The Lord.
Family and friends may visit from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13th at Bacarella Funeral Home where services will be held at 12 p.m. Wednesday. Rev.'s Joe Bryant and John E. Bussell will officiate followed by burial at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Memorial donations are suggested to Union Street Missionary Baptist Church.
Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary page at www.bacarellafuneralhome.com .