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Dr Velma Lee <I>Woods</I> Willis

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Dr Velma Lee Woods Willis

Birth
Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA
Death
24 Aug 1998 (aged 63)
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Burial
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
Plot
unknown
Memorial ID
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The journey from Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Detroit, Michigan exposed Velma to educators who would mold and strengthen both her vocal and dramatic talents.
Music was only part of her life.

Velma married Charles E. Willis and began the blossoming of their family. They were blessed with six children.

Her life was blessed with such acomplishments as inspiring thousands by singing for Nelson Mandela when he appeared in Detroit, Michigan.

Velma was lead soloist at the Thompson Funeral Home for over 20 years. She was a friend of mine...
The journey from Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Detroit, Michigan exposed Velma to educators who would mold and strengthen both her vocal and dramatic talents.
Music was only part of her life.

Velma married Charles E. Willis and began the blossoming of their family. They were blessed with six children.

Her life was blessed with such acomplishments as inspiring thousands by singing for Nelson Mandela when he appeared in Detroit, Michigan.

Velma was lead soloist at the Thompson Funeral Home for over 20 years. She was a friend of mine...

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