Velma Gene Love

Velma Love

Funeral service for Ms. Velma Gene Love, 100 years old of Clarksville, TX who went to be with her Lord, February 8, 2021 at her residence in Clarksville, TX will be Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Zion Traveler Baptist Church, 501 S. Walnut Street, Clarksville, Texas @ 3:00 p.m. with Rev. P.A. Porchia, eulogist Condolences may be made at www.citizensfuneralhome.com.
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Ms. Velma Gene Love was born August 9, 1920 to Robert and Blanch Edwards. She was the third child. In 1942 she united in marriage to the late Lewis Liggins. To this union two sons who preceded her in death. In 1960 she married Garfield (Potts) Love and to this union she was a mother to five children, all preceded her in death.

In 1966 she was blessed with her pride and joy, her son whom she named Travis Lareece (Reece) Love. In 1963 she suffered severe burns trying to save a child. She accepted Jesus at a very early age at the Macedonia Baptist Church. She later united by letter with the Zion Traveler Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. P.A. Porchia.

She leaves to cherish her memories:
Son-Travis Reece (Cynthia) of Clarksville, TX
Brother-Elmer Edwards of Dallas, TX
Six grandchildren, fourteen grandchildren
Special friend-Altis Beatrice Ezell of Tom, OK
A host of nieces, nephews,
Devoted nephew Benny Ray Ricks Jr.
Devoted cousins-Ella and Dewayne Coleman