Velva E. Casey

Velva E. Casey, 100, of Bidwell, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at her residence. Velva was born on August 27, 1920 in Gallia County, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles and Minnie Cox White. She was a member of the Addison Freewill Baptist Church, a homemaker, and a caregiver for the elderly. Velva was married to Charles W. Casey; and he preceded her in death on November 16, 1992. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Charles Larry Casey and Donald R. Casey; one daughter, LaDonna Jean Davis; a son and daughter in infancy; two grandsons, Chris Gilmore and Josh Saunders; sisters, Myrtle Taylor, Ruby Meadows, Goldie Warren, and Jewell Russell; brother, Emzie White; and a brother Stanley and sister Gracie both in infancy. Velva is survived by her children, Charlotte (Bob) Phillips, Rosalie (Terry) Hohenberger, Karen (Ed) Gilmore, Connie Montgomery (Eugene Wells), Cathy (Phil) Saunders, Rick Casey, Mike (Julie) Casey, and Mark (Debbie) Casey; daughters-in-law, Susan Casto Casey and Sue Queen Casey; twenty-three grandchildren; fifty-four great grandchildren; twenty-two great great grandchildren; one great great great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service for Velva will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 2, 2021 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will follow in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at the funeral home. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.