Velma F. Kuykendall
Velma F. Kuykendall
Velma Estelle Kuykendall (Fultz), of Verona, has passed at the age of 91. She has reunited with the love of her life, Stanley Kuykendall, who has been waiting for her to join him in their eternal home with their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was loved here on earth by her adoring family and died peacefully in her sleep. Velma is survived by her children, Stanley Kuykendall Jr, Richard Kuykendall, Barbara and Jerry Swisher, Lisa and Dale Lam; her grandchildren, Missy Wittig, Amy McManaway (Michael), Jenni Lockhart (Craig), Brian and Sue Ellen Lam, Christopher Keller (Sarah), Trevor and Lauren Lam; Jacob and Emily Lam; great grandchildren Zakkary Wittig, Tristen and Hanna Simmons, Alyssa Wittig, Landon Simmons, Addison Lam, Gavin Keller, Alaina McManaway (Isaiah), Austin Lam, Violet Lam, Adalyn Lam; her great-great grandson, Kohen Simmons; a special sister-in-law Frances Fultz; and a large number of nieces and nephews. Velma was preceded in death by her husband of 64 earthly years, her parents, brothers Howard and Charles Fultz, and sister and brother-in-law Betty and Franklin Moomau. Velma missed her siblings terribly and she passed the same day that her sister did three years ago. Velma was born and raised in Middlebrook, VA by her parents Thelma and Howard Fultz. She met her soulmate, with whom she married and had four children. She was a mother and homemaker for thirty years. Over the years she babysat numerous children, to include her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was the best cook and enjoyed sewing, camping, bingo, and going to church. She and her husband always had a garden and she enjoyed canning, making pickles and volunteering at church to make apple butter. Upon Stanley’s retirement Velma went to work at Montgomery Ward and later retired. She was a devoted and proud mother and grandmother who loved to watch her children and grandchildren compete from little league to college and rarely missed a game, match or parade. She was a devoted Christian and attended Mt Horeb Presbyterian church. Velma’s family was her pride and joy, and in turn she was cherished until her last breath and will be until we take ours. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Friday, November 13, 2026 at Henry Funeral Home in Staunton. A celebration of life service will be held at 10 AM Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Mt. Horeb Presbyterian Church, Grottoes conducted by retired Reverend John McDonald. Elaine Quick, longtime friend of Velma, will be honoring her by playing the organ. Burial will follow at Augusta Memorial Park, Waynesboro where she will be laid to rest with her husband. Active Pallbearers will be her grandsons. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association , the website is Alzheimer's Association and phone number 434-973-6122.
